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As part of the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Right's efforts to educate the public on laws enforced by the Department, they will be conducting free presentations in 4 communities on October 23 and 24, 2024. Registration is required. 

The U.S. Department of Labor issues new thresholds for overtime exemptions related to executive, administrative, professional, and outside sales employees. See the attached document for a summary of the upcoming changes along with additional resources.

April is National Fair Housing Month. Governor Burgum has issued a proclamation declaring April 2024 as Fair Housing Month in the State of North Dakota. Please Click Here for more information from HUD on Fair Housing Month April 2024.

OLAC will hold a regular meeting on February 1, 2024 at 10 a.m (CST). See the Meeting Notice for full details.

N.D.C.C. § 54-06-04 requires the Department of Labor and Human Rights to prepare and submit a biennial report addressing its operations for the preceding two fiscal years by December 1st of each year after the regular session of the legislative assembly.

2021-2023 Biennial Report is now available.

A summary of key Legislative updates from North Dakota's 68th Legislative Session.

April is National Fair Housing Month. 

Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the appointment of Bismarck attorney Nathan Svihovec to lead the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights, citing his extensive experience representing both public and private employers and employees at the state and federal levels. Svihovec will begin his new role as state labor commissioner on Thursday, Dec. 1.

The full press release can be found on the Governor's website at Burgum appoints Bismarck attorney Nathan Svihovec to serve as state labor commissioner | North Dakota Office of the Governor (nd.gov)

National Fair Housing Month 2022

HUD Commemorates National Fair Housing Month 2021