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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DOLHR to conduct FREE presentations
Monday, October 14, 2024 at 01:00 am
As part of the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Right's efforts to educate the public on laws enforced by the Department, they will be conducting free presentations in 4 communities on October 23 and 24, 2024. Registration is required.
U.S. DOL issues new thresholds for overtime exemptions.
Monday, June 3, 2024 at 01:00 am
The U.S. Department of Labor issues new thresholds for overtime exemptions related to executive, administrative, professional, and outside sales employees. See the attached document for a summary of the upcoming changes along with additional resources.
National Fair Housing Month 2024
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 01:00 am
April is National Fair Housing Month. Governor Burgum has issued a proclamation declaring April 2024 as Fair Housing Month in the State of North Dakota. Please Click Here for more information from HUD on Fair Housing Month April 2024.
Occupational Licensure Advisory Committee (OLAC) Meeting
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
OLAC will hold a regular meeting on February 1, 2024 at 10 a.m (CST). See the Meeting Notice for full details.
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.