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In a flurry of activity this spring, the state of Montana
implemented several changes to how employers may do business in
Montana. To start, several amendments to Montana's Wrongful
Discharge from Employment Act (WDEA) provide increased flexibility
to Montana employers. In addition, amendments to Montana's
Human Rights Act add new COVID-19-related protections for employees
based on vaccination status.
On March 31, 2021, in particular, Montana's governor
signed HB 254, which, for the first time in over 30 years,
revised the WDEA. Many changes beneficial to employers resulted