Worker Rights
Information and Forms
Find helpful articles and resources related to workers' rights by following the links below.
Montana Guide to Turning 18
Information for teens on becoming adults. What happens if you are arrested? How do you buy a car? What are your rights to privacy? And more...
What U.S. Farmworkers Should Know About Their Employment Rights During COVID-19
Learn what federal law that applies in Montana says about COVID-19 and your worker rights.
Wrongful Termination from Work
Information about your rights if you believe you were fired wrongfully from your job.
Illegal Questions You May Get Asked at Job Interviews
Information on the types of illegal questions you may be asked at a job interview, and tips on how to respond.
Know Your Rights: Pregnant, Post-Partum & Breastfeeding Workers
Federal law offers several protections against discrimination on the job during and after your pregnancy. This guide addresses common issues facing pregnant and breastfeeding workers.
Employee Rights: Frequently asked questions
What rights do I have? What can employers and labor unions do under the law? These and other questions are answered in this document.
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.
Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination (Questions and Answers)
Answers to common questions about federal laws prohibiting job discrimination.
Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Workplace
Information about anti-discrimination laws and more.
Coverage Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Information about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including what the FLSA covers.
Surviving a Layoff
A web site designed to help you through a layoff. Learn how to file for unemployment, update your resume and cover letter, adjust your budget until you find a new job, and learn about the various safety nets available to you and your family.
Farm Workers: Know Your Rights
Know your rights as an agricultural worker and where to go for help if your rights are being violated.
WorkplaceFairness.org
Workplace Fairness is a nonprofit organization helping to preserve and promote employee rights. This web site provides information about job rights and employment issues around the country and in all 50 states.
Montana Guide to Turning 18
Information for teens on becoming adults. What happens if you are arrested? How do you buy a car? What are your rights to privacy? And more...
What H-2A Workers Should Know About Their Employment Rights During COVID-19
Learn what federal law that applies in Montana says about COVID-19 and H-2A workers' rights.
Montana Guide to Turning 18
Information for teens on becoming adults. What happens if you are arrested? How do you buy a car? What are your rights to privacy? And more...