The North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights is responsible for enforcing North Dakota labor and human rights laws and for educating the public about these laws. In addition, the department licenses employment agencies operating in the state and can verify the status of independent contractor relationships. We are here to be of assistance to all North Dakota citizens, employees, employers, those purchasing or receiving services, and those providing services.
The required state and federal posters are available on our website free of charge at nd.gov/labor/education-and-other-resources. The “ND Minimum Wage & Work Conditions Summary Poster” is an excellent resource that summarizes state law. We encourage you to consult this resource for specific questions.
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21-23 Biennial Report now available
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 11:00 pm
N.D.C.C. § 54-06-04 requires the Department of Labor and Human Rights to prepare and submit a biennial report addressing its operations for the preceding two fiscal years by December 1st of each year after the regular session of the legislative assembly.
68th Legislative Session Updates
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
A summary of key Legislative updates from North Dakota's 68th Legislative Session.
Burgum appoints Bismarck attorney Nathan Svihovec to serve as state labor commissioner
Monday, November 28, 2022 at 11:00 pm
Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the appointment of Bismarck attorney Nathan Svihovec to lead the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights, citing his extensive experience representing both public and private employers and employees at the state and federal levels. Svihovec will begin his new role as state labor commissioner on Thursday, Dec. 1.
The full press release can be found on the Governor's website at Burgum appoints Bismarck attorney Nathan Svihovec to serve as state labor commissioner | North Dakota Office of the Governor (nd.gov)
National Fair Housing Month 2021
Thursday, April 1, 2021
HUD Commemorates National Fair Housing Month 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Monday, February 22, 2021 at 11:00 pm
Information from the North Dakota Department of Health on COVID-19.
NDDOLHR Now Accepting and Investigating Charges of Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Fair Housing Month: A statement from HUD Secretary Carson
Friday, April 10, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor information on COVID-19
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Please click here for information from the U.S. Department of Labor regarding COVID-19 including Fact Sheets and Posters.