Effective for tax years starting on or after Jan. 1, 2024, employers are not required to withhold Montana state income tax from nonresident employee wages earned for work within the state until an employee spends more than 30 days performing work for the employer in Montana.  

Montana has announced that the state minimum wage will increase from $8.75 per hour to $9.20 per hour effective January 1, 2022.

The state of Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 655) that amends employer drug testing rules. House Bill 655 takes effect on July 1, 2021.

The state of Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 655) that amends employer drug testing rules. House Bill 655 takes effect on July 1, 2021.

Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 702) that prevents employers from discriminating against a person based on their vaccination status or possessing an immunity passport. House Bill 702 is effective immediately.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed legislation (House Bill 254) that makes multiple amendments to the state's Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act (WDEA). House Bill 254 is effective immediately.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed legislation (Senate Bill 190) that amends the state's mandatory tip pooling rules. Senate Bill 190 is effective immediately.

Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 590) that requires employers to provide employment protections to service members on voluntary or involuntary orders. House Bill 590 is effective immediately.

Montana’s minimum wage will increase to $8.65 per hour on January 1, 2020. Apart from a few very narrow exceptions, all non-exempt employees must be paid at least $8.65 per hour.