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The Impact of Off-Duty Behavior on Teacher Employment in New Hampshire Serving New Hampshire Since 1908

How Does Off-Duty Behavior Affect Employment?

Teachers may jeopardize their job security if their off-duty behavior impairs their work or negatively impacts their school or school district’s integrity. School districts must follow very specific New Hampshire statutory law governing the way off-duty activity can affect employment.

In addition, when making decisions regarding dismissal or non-renewal of teachers, school districts should know there are other employment laws that could cover the situation.

These materials are intended as a guide to the legal requirements in New Hampshire.

How does off-duty behavior affect employment?

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