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Worker Resources
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Human Rights
Employment Discrimination is Against the Law
The following practices are unlawful if based on a protected class (age, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, marital status, sex, political belief (in government) or retaliation)...
Filing a Complaint
A person who believes that they have experienced illegal discrimination should contact the Montana Human Rights Bureau at (406) 444-4356 or 1-800-542-0807...
Legal Rights of Pregnant Employees
If you are pregnant or have recently had a child and you believe an employer has denied your right to maternity leave or you believe an employer has otherwise discriminated against you, contact the Montana Human Rights Bureau...
Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The Montana Human Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) prohibit discrimination in employment to an applicant or employee because of a physical or mental disability...
Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is determined on a case-by-case basis. Acts which are offensive to one employee may not be offensive to another. However, in addition to sexual assault, the following acts may constitute sexual harassment...
The Human Rights Commission
How to File an Objection and Brief to Appeal a No Cause Finding...
Labor Laws
Child Labor Information
The Montana Child Labor Standards Act establishes the hours minors may work and hazardous occupations in which they may not work – unless specifically exempted...
Filing a Wage Claim, Instructions and Form
A person who believes they have not been paid all wages due them or did not receive minimum wage or overtime pay may file a wage claim with the Wage & Hour Unit...
Montana Military Service Employment Right Act (MMSERA)
MMSERA provides employment and reemployment protections for those members of the Montana organized militia or federal reserves when they are not covered by the federal “Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994” (USERRA)...
Public Contracts/Prevailing Wage Law
Montana's prevailing wage law, often referred to as Montana's Little Davis-Bacon Law, applies to public works contracts entered into for construction services (heavy, highway and building) or nonconstruction services...
Public Sector Collective Bargaining
The Collective Bargaining Act for Public Employees is administered by the Board of Personnel Appeals through its agents assigned to the Collective Bargaining Unit. This unit processes unfair labor practice complaints and conducts matters...
Wage and Hour Laws
The Wage and Hour Unit enforces provisions of the Montana Wage Payment Act, minimum wage and overtime law, Public Contracts / Prevailing Wage Law and the State Child Labor Standards Act...
Workplace Safety
Introduction to the Montana Safety Culture Act
The Safety Culture Act enacted by the 1993 Montana State Legislature encourages workers and employers to come together to create and implement a workplace safety philosophy...
Mine Safety and Health
Consultation services are available for any type of mine in Montana. The Safety Bureau will provide the following services at the employer's request...
Report a Workplace Safety Hazard
The following safety concern notification form is for public entity employees only. A Public entity is defined as any state or local government or any department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of one or more state...
SafetyFestMT
The first SafetyFestMT was held in Helena in March of 2010. It was a huge success. Hundreds of Montana workers from a variety of industries attended. They raved about the classes, speakers and quality of information...
The Montana Occupational Safety and Health Act
Chapter 71. Occupational Safety and Health...
Workplace Safety Training
The Montana Safety and Health Bureau offers free on-site safety training. Before training begins, we require a walkthrough to observe your work environment. This helps us customize the training to meet your specific needs...
Workers' Compensation
Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
Mediation is used to assist an injured worker and the insurer/employer in resolving a dispute concerning benefits under the Workers' Compensation Act. The mediator is a neutral third person who listens to the concerns of both parties and assists...
File a Work Comp Claim (FROI)
Report all on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases to your supervisor, insurer or employer as soon as possible. You must give notice within 30 days after the occurrence of the accident...
Meals, Lodging and Mileage
Section 39-71-704(1) (d), MCA, directs WC Insurers to reimburse workers for reasonable travel expenses pursuant to rates allowed for state employees. When determining the reimbursement, please refer to 39-71-704(1), MCA and ARM 24.29.1409...
Mediation Guide For Claimants
Mediation is used to assist an injured worker and the insurer/employer in resolving a dispute concerning benefits under the Workers' Compensation Act...
Silicosis Program
The department administers a program to determine eligibility and pay benefits to those suffering from silicosis...
Stay at Work/Return to Work Project
Minimize avoidable disruption caused by work-related injury or occupational disease and assist the injured worker to return as soon as possible to...
Subsequent Injury Fund
The department manages the Subsequent Injury Fund, a program designed to assist individuals with disabilities obtain employment...
Uninsured Employers' Fund
The UEF was created to provide benefits to employees injured on the job while working for an uninsured employer. The purpose is to pay the injured worker the same benefits the worker...
Workers' Compensation Benefits Summary
The information in these pamphlets is a summary of the most commonly requested information on workers' compensation wage loss and medical benefits available to covered employees injured on the job. It is not all-inclusive...
Workers' Compensation Frequently Asked Questions
The following are frequently asked questions and answers, you may also find answers in the Benefits Summary. Nothing on this website is intended as legal advice...
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Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
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Re-Opening Closed Medical Benefits
5 Year Closure Q & A
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Utilization and Treatment Guidelines
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Independent Medical Review Form
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Prevailing Wage
Montana Prevailing Wage Rates
Archived Prevailing Wage Publications
Montana Prevailing Wage Rates
Wage and Hour Laws
Wage and Hour Laws
Filing a Wage Claim, Instructions and Form
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Montana's Minimum Wage
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Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations
Fed Davis-Bacon Certified Payroll Form
Public Contracts/Prevailing Wage Law
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Prevailing Wage Guide
Public Sector Collective Bargaining
Collective Bargaining Functions
Collective Bargaining Functions
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Public Sector Collective Bargaining
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Child Labor Information
Montana's Child Labor Law Reference Guide
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Arbitration and Labor Relations Training
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Montana Military Service Employment Right Act (MMSERA)
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Defining the Terms
Hebgen vs IAFF Fact Finding
Human Rights
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Native Americans and Non-Discrimination Laws
Voluntary Resolution
Filing a Complaint
Voluntary Resolution
Filing a Complaint
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So You Have an Intake Interview
Withdrawing Your Complaint
Resources for Employers
Retaliation
Guide to Montana's Discrimination Laws
Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Americans with Disabilities Act
Job Accommodation Network
Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Housing Discrimination
HUD
Housing Discrimination FAQs
Protections For Families With Children
Right to Housing
Sexual Harassment in Housing
HUD Memo On Assistance Animals
Employment Discrimination
Employment Discrimination
House Bill 702: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Have a Case for Discrimination?
Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Legal Rights of Pregnant Employees
Employment Discrimination
Web Based Training
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Report a Workplace Injury or Fatality
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Phone
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 8011
Helena, MT 59604
Physical Address
301 South Park Avenue
Floors 4 and 5
Helena, MT 59601
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