State reference · MT
Montana ADA + employment hiring law
Montana Human Rights Act, Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-303. Enforced by Montana Human Rights Bureau. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Montana Human Rights Act is codified at Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-303.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Montana Human Rights Bureau
Agency website: https://erd.dli.mt.gov/human-rights
Montana HRB has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-101(11).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Montana case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Montana-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Montana?
Montana Human Rights Act, codified at Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-303. Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Montana?
Montana Human Rights Bureau. Montana HRB has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Montana?
1+ employee under Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-101(11).
How does Montana interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Montana employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. Montana HRB has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Montana statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Mont. Code Ann. § 49-2-303. Agency: Montana Human Rights Bureau at https://erd.dli.mt.gov/human-rights. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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