Administrative Rules of Montana Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Here’s an updated breakdown of the Montana Administrative Rules – Department 24 (Labor & Industry):
📋 Overview: Department 24 Structure
Montana’s Labor & Industry rules in the Montana Administrative Code (ARM) are organized into multiple chapters under Department 24. Key chapters include(law.cornell.edu):
Chapter 24.1 – Organizational Rule
Establishes internal structure and authority for the Department and divisions like Employment Standards, Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Services(rules.mt.gov, boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov).
Chapter 24.2 – Tax Administration & Compliance
Covers protocols regarding department-related fiscal and compliance matters(law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 24.5 – Office of the Workers’ Compensation Judge
Defines functions and procedures of the WCJ system(law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 24.7 – Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
Governs appeals processes for UI determinations(law.cornell.edu, boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov).
Chapters 24.8–24.9 – Human Rights Bureau & Commission
Set standards for the enforcement of workplace discrimination statutes(law.cornell.edu, boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov).
Chapters 24.11–24.12 – Unemployment Insurance Division & Displaced Homemaker Services
Manage benefit eligibility, claims, and support services(law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 24.13 – Montana HELP Act; Chapter 24.14 – Maternity Leave
Address family leave and employment protections(law.cornell.edu, erd.dli.mt.gov).
Chapter 24.15 – Employment Relations Division
Covers collective bargaining, labor relations, and employer–employee standards(law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 24.16 – Wages and Hours
Implements wage and hour rules, including minimum wage, overtime, exemptions, etc. (Note: many rules repealed in 2024, replaced by federal Code of Federal Regulations standards)(law.cornell.edu).
Chapters 24.17–24.31 – Additional areas: prevailing wages for public works, workers’ comp mediation and claims, industrial safety and health, crime victim compensation, licensing for contractors, etc.(law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 24.301 – Building Codes, Chapter 24.315 – Reserved, and other safety‑related chapters like carbon‑monoxide detector standards and wildland fire mitigation(law.cornell.edu).
⚙️ Example Rule: Unemployment Insurance Definitions
Rule 24.40.101 defines key terms like “Accredited by the state of Montana,” “Additional claim,” “Base period employer,” and “Benefit determination.” These rules are current as of the March 7, 2025 Register(regulations.justia.com).
🔄 Updates & Revisions
ARM rules undergo quarterly updates; latest entries appear current through early 2025.
Wages & Hours provisions: as of March 9, 2024, Montana adopted relevant portions of Title 29 CFR (from October 27, 2023) in place of numerous ARM rules(erd.dli.mt.gov).
📚 How to Access These Rules
Official source: rules.mt.gov – browse Department 24 to find chapters subchapters and full text.
Third‑party resources: Cornell LII provides structured outlines for quick law navigation (good for initial lookup)(law.cornell.edu).
Specialized department pages (e.g., Employment Standards, Licensing Boards) provide guidance, CFR cross‑references, and procedural info(erd.dli.mt.gov).
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