Intro to North Dakota Labor Laws
Get an overview of the North Dakota labor laws small businesses should know when hiring, and updates on employment laws that could impact your business.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in North Dakota is $7.25 per hour, which is the same as the federal minimum wage.
References: Minimum Wage
Minimum Exempt Salary Requirements
North Dakota follows the federal minimum exempt requirement of $684 per week or $35,568 per year for most exemptions from minimum wage and overtime.
References: Federal Minimum Exemption Threshold
Meal & Rest Laws
In North Dakota, employees must receive a 30-minute meal period when working shifts that exceed five hours if another employee is assigned to the same shift. North Dakota follows federal regulations and doesn’t require employers to offer rest breaks, but state law specifies that any rest breaks provided must be paid.
References: Wage & Work Conditions
Lactation Accommodation Laws
North Dakota follows federal law and doesn’t have state-specific lactation accommodations laws or regulations.
Updates to North Dakota Labor Laws
Keep up to date with important changes to state and local employment laws in North Dakota.
There are no employment law updates available at this time.
This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
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