US Jurisdictions

Montana

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    Employment Law Guide

    Unemployment Insurance Tax (FUTA/SUTA): Montana

    This guide provides HR and payroll professionals with compliance guidance regarding the test for employee state unemployment insurance (SUI) tax coverage and what constitutes SUI taxable wages in Montana. It covers topics such as the taxable wage base, contribution rates, experience rating methods, SUTA dumping prevention, voluntary contributions, joint or combined accounts, quarterly reporting requirements, penalties for late filing, benefit overpayments, multiple worksite reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

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    Legal Timetable

    Montana Minimum Wage to Increase to $7.90 per Hour

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    Legal Timetable

    Montana Computer Employees to Be Eligible for Minimum Wage, Overtime Exemption

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    Legal Timetable

    Montana Minimum Wage to Increase to $7.80 per Hour

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Montana

    Montana does not have a traditional law requiring employers to provide continuing health care coverage. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage for active duty National Guard members and conversion coverage.

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    Employment Law Guide

    HR and Workplace Safety: Montana

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Montana requirements regarding workplace safety and health, including those related to the absence of a state plan, personal protective equipment, coal mining, construction, hazardous chemicals, safety programs and committees, the statute of limitations for injuries and illnesses, and drug and alcohol testing.

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    Employment Law Guide

    The Unionization Process: Montana

    This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to the unionization process in Montana. It includes information on the state's right-to-work status and protections against union interference for certain small family-run businesses.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Jury Duty: Montana

    Montana law does not address time off to serve on a jury for private sector employees. This guide covers applicability of the federal Jury Systems Improvement Act to state citizens serving on federal juries and compensation during jury service.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Recruiting: Montana

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Montana laws addressing employer recruiting practices. It covers recruiting methods and sources, advertising dos and don'ts, laws regarding job applications, considerations for recruiting minors, avoiding discrimination risk and more.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    HR Management: Montana

    Montana law does not require private employers to provide employees with access to their personnel files.