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Montana Department of Labor & Industry

Welcome to DLI

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) is a state government organization that exists to uphold labor laws, ensure worker safety, and encourage business and employee growth and relations.

DLI accepts and investigates discrimination complaints, provides business support and education, and offers workers educational seminars, community resource centers, and job training.

DLI Offices

The Office of Administrative Hearings holds impartial administrative hearings and provides dispute resolution services in work related disputes.
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The Governor’s Office of Community Service (OCS), also known as ServeMontana, affords individuals the opportunity to reach their fullest potential by recognizing, respecting, and engaging the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring to national service and community volunteerism in Montana.
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DLI Services

Select a category to view DLI Services below

Data Dashboards

Business & Eligible Training Provider Portal

The Business Portal enables business customers or organization representatives create accounts to manage events like job fairs and, if applicable, their Eligible Training Provider application and services.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Portal

The WOTC Portal enables Employer and Consulting firms to submit and manage WOTC applications electronically. It provides full transparency, including tracking status, additional documentation upload, file appeals, and decision letter downloads.

Data Dashboards

Data Dashboard

Weekly Unemployment Claims

Statistics on initial and continued unemployment insurance claims

Job Postings

Statistics on open jobs available on MontanaWorks.gov

Occupational Licensing

Information on professional licenses

Human Rights and Work Comp Claims

Track numbers of claims filed each month

Montana's Registered Apprenticeship Program

Participation in Montana's Registered Apprenticeship program

Administrative Rulemaking

Administrative Rulemaking

Incumbent Worker Training Program

Incumbent Worker Training Program

Skills Matching Tool: Forest Products

Skills Matching Tool: Forest Products

Skills Matching Tool: Mining Industry

Skills Matching Tool: Mining Industry

Public Records Request

Request a public record or distribution list.

Assistance for Business Clinics

The Assistance for Business Clinics are designed to provide new and established businesses resources such as accountants, bookkeepers, human resource professionals and attorneys.

Earn a paycheck while you receive training from seasoned, skilled workers that teach you the skills of their craft along with classroom instruction.

Employer Resources

Useful links to labor laws, statistics, recruitment services, and more.

Get or Renew a Professional License

Apply for a license, or print, update, or renew your existing license.

Forms to fill out if you have been injured while performing your job.

Report Fraud and Identity Theft

Report someone you think may be committing fraud. You can remain anonymous.

Pay Unemployment Insurance

UI eServices for Employers

Labor Market Information

Data on employment and the workforce in Montana.

Free consultation program and on-site workplace safety training.

Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit

Encouraging the growth of high-paying Montana-based jobs.

Employer Resources

Useful links to labor laws, statistics, recruitment services, and more.

Job Seeker Resources

A collection of useful resources linking you to Veteran Services, Unemployment support, career tools, and more.

Worker Resources

Useful collection of links to career resources, continuing education, and workplace safety.

File for Unemployment

File for Unemployment on MontanaWorks

Job Seeker Portal

The Job Seeker Portal empowers citizens seeking assistance in finding, preparing for, or enhancing their employment to conveniently request appointments from Job Service offices. It also facilitates the management of their Workforce Case and WIOA Program enrollments, particularly when seeking training or employment support.

Search for Local Jobs

CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Your source for career exploration, training, and jobs.

Labor Market Information

Data on employment and the workforce in Montana.

Employment Laws

Contains a list of Federal Laws relating to Employment, Federal Laws Regarding Montana Public Employers, and State Laws Related to Employment.

File a Wage Claim

If you believe you are owed wages and have been unable to resolve the issue with your employer, the Montana Department of Labor & Industry offers a formal wage claim process.

File a Human Rights Complaint

Learn how to file a self-drafted complaint.

File a Workers' Compensation Claim

Guides, forms, and other information about filing a Workers Compensation Claim

Montana Registered Apprenticeship

Earn a paycheck while you receive training from seasoned, skilled workers that teach you the skills of their craft along with classroom instruction.

Workers' Rights

Know your rights as a worker in Montana, including discrimination, wage and hour, workplace safety, and more.

Worker Resources

Useful collection of links to career resources, continuing education, and workplace safety.

Employment Laws

Contains a list of Federal Laws relating to Employment, Federal Laws Regarding Montana Public Employers, and State Laws Related to Employment.

Get or Renew a Professional License

Apply for a license, or print, update, or renew your existing license.

File a Wage Claim

If you believe you are owed wages and have been unable to resolve the issue with your employer, the Montana Department of Labor & Industry offers a formal wage claim process.

File a Human Rights Complaint

Learn how to file a self-drafted complaint.

File a Workers' Compensation Claim

Guides, forms, and other information about filing a Workers Compensation Claim

Montana Registered Apprenticeship

Earn a paycheck while you receive training from seasoned, skilled workers that teach you the skills of their craft along with classroom instruction.

File for Unemployment

File for Unemployment on MontanaWorks

Worker Resources

Know your rights as a worker in Montana, including discrimination, wage and hour, workplace safety, and more.

Labor Market Information

Data on employment and the workforce in Montana.

Search for Local Jobs

CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Your source for career exploration, training, and jobs.

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