EEO - Discrimination: North Dakota
Page Contents
- North Dakota
- Summary
- State Policy Against Employment Discrimination
- Bona Fide Occupational Qualification
- Protected Classes
- Religion
- Sex
- Age
- Disability
- Covered Employers - North Dakota Human Rights Act
- Unlawful Employment Practices
- Filing Procedures
- Time Limitations
- Available Penalties or Remedies
- Posting Requirement
- Recordkeeping Requirement
- Reporting Requirement
- Future Developments
- Additional Resources
Authors: Lynn Block and Joel Fremstad, Fremstad Law
Summary
- The North Dakota Department of Labor is the state agency responsible for enforcing the labor and employment laws found in Chapter 34 of the North Dakota Century Code and the North Dakota Human Rights Act at Chapter 14-02.4, although persons may seek redress in the courts as well. See State Policy against Employment Discrimination.
- The North Dakota Human Rights Act protected categories are: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, status with respect to public assistance, and lawful non-work activity. See State Policy against Employment Discrimination.
- Practically, every employer is covered, even those with only one employee. See Covered Employers - North Dakota Human Rights Act.
- Employment agencies and labor organizations can be liable for discriminatory practices. See Covered Employers - North Dakota Human Rights Act.
- Employers can be sued for discrimination in all phases of the employment process, from recruiting through termination. See Unlawful Employment Practices.
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