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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It is unlawful for an employer or an employer's agent to:
(1) terminate a woman's employment because of the woman's pregnancy;
(2) refuse to grant to the employee a reasonable leave of absence for the pregnancy;
(3) deny to the employee who is disabled as a result of pregnancy any compensation to which the employee is entitled as a result of the accumulation of disability or leave benefits accrued pursuant to plans maintained by the employer, provided that the employer may require disability as a result of pregnancy to be verified by medical certification that the employee is not able to perform employment duties; or
(4) require that an employee take a mandatory maternity leave for an unreasonable length of time.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 49. Human Rights § 49-2-310. Maternity leave--unlawful acts of employers - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-49-human-rights/mt-st-49-2-310/
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