Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Montana Title 39. Labor § 39-2-710. Legal protections in relation to employing individuals with criminal records

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A private employer who acts reasonably and complies in good faith with this section may not be held liable regarding claims of negligent hiring or negligent employment for acts committed by an employee with a criminal record if the acts are committed outside the scope of the employment and:

(1) the employer reviewed an arrest record prior to hiring that did not show a disposition of the case or that indicated an acquittal or a dismissal;

(2) the conviction was for:

(a) a misdemeanor offense; or

(b) an offense that was not related to the employment; or

(3) the employee with a criminal record is under the supervision of the probation and parole division of the department of corrections and the employment has been approved by the supervising officer.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 39. Labor § 39-2-710. Legal protections in relation to employing individuals with criminal records - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-39-labor/mt-st-39-2-710/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard