North Dakota Employment Laws

Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, and public assistance status. Applies to employers with one or more employees. Does not explicitly include sexual orientation or gender identity as protected classes.

North Dakota's minimum wage is $7.25/hour, matching the federal minimum. Tipped employees may be paid a minimum cash wage of $4.86/hour (33% tip credit) if they customarily receive more than $30/month in tips.

Every contract restraining someone from exercising a lawful profession, trade, or business is void. Limited exceptions exist for the sale of business goodwill or dissolution of a partnership, LLC, or corporation, where reasonable geographic area and time restrictions may be permissible.

North Dakota is a right-to-work state. Employers may not require union membership as a condition of employment, and employees cannot be coerced to join a labor union.

North Dakota does not require private employers to provide paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid family leave. Employers must honor any existing policies or contractual agreements regarding leave.