Montana Wage and Hour Law

Minimum Wage in Montana

The minimum wage in Montana is $7.25, the same as the federal rate. It will remain at this rate at least until the end of 2010. Montana minimum wage law does not allow for training wages, tip credits or meal credits.

Overtime Law in Montana

Most workers should receive overtime pay when working more than 40 hours in a 7-day workweek. Overtime pay is based on actual hours worked and does not take into account holiday, vacation or sick time. Overtime is 1.5 times the workers' regular rate. Certain exemptions exist under overtime law. For more information on overtime law in Montana, visit the Montana Dept. of Labor and Industry.

Final Wages

When a worker is laid off or fired, all wages are due within four hours or the end of the work day, whichever occurs first, unless a written company policy states otherwise. If a preexisting policy exists, payment of wages cannot be delayed beyond the next payday or 15 days, whichever comes first.

If an employee voluntarily leaves, wages must be paid on the next payday or within 15 days, whichever first occurs.

For more information, view the Montana Department of Labor Website