Montana employment requirements
- Minimum wage
- State minimum is $10.85/hour, but it does not cover nannies. The federal $7.25/hour floor applies.
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay after 40 hours in a week
- Sick leave
- Not required by state law
- Worker protections
Not at-will, so cause is required after probation
- Good to know
- The probationary period is 12 months unless you set a different one, and a written contract for a specific term is outside Montana's Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Montana?
Montana's minimum wage of $10.85/hour does not apply to a nanny working in a family's home, so the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour applies instead.