Montana
Guide to Montana leave laws including FMLA, Wrongful Discharge Act, and parental leave requirements in MT.
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Annual leave
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No state requirement. Per employer policy.
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state sick leave requirement
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA (unpaid)
Voting Leave: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Per federal requirements
Penalties: Damages under Wrongful Discharge Act
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Lincoln's Birthday: 2025-02-12
Washington's Birthday: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
Is Montana an at-will employment state?
No, Montana is the only state that is not at-will. After a probationary period, employers must have good cause to terminate.
Does Montana have paid family leave?
No, Montana does not have a state paid family leave program.
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