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North Dakota ADA + employment hiring law
North Dakota Human Rights Act, N.D.C.C. § 14-02.4. Enforced by North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
North Dakota Human Rights Act is codified at N.D.C.C. § 14-02.4.
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
North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights
Agency website: https://www.nd.gov/labor/
ND DOL has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under N.D.C.C. § 14-02.4-02(7).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of North Dakota case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for North Dakota-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in North Dakota?
North Dakota Human Rights Act, codified at N.D.C.C. § 14-02.4. Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in North Dakota?
North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights. ND DOL has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in North Dakota?
1+ employee under N.D.C.C. § 14-02.4-02(7).
How does North Dakota 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. North Dakota employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. ND DOL has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the North Dakota statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: N.D.C.C. § 14-02.4. Agency: North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights at https://www.nd.gov/labor/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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