49-2-311. Reinstatement to job following pregnancy-related leave of absence. Upon signifying an intent to return at the end of a pregnancy-related leave of absence, the employee must be reinstated to the employee's original job or to an equivalent position with equivalent pay and accumulated seniority, retirement, fringe benefits, and other service credits unless, in the case of a private employer, the employer's circumstances have so changed as to make it impossible or unreasonable to do so.
History: En. 41-2602 by Sec. 2, Ch. 320, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 41-2602(2); MCA 1981, 39-7-204; redes. 49-2-311 by Sec. 2, Ch. 285, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1801, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 2. Illegal Discrimination
Part 3. Prohibited Discriminatory Practices
49-2-301. Retaliation prohibited
49-2-302. Aiding, coercing, or attempting
49-2-303. Discrimination in employment
49-2-304. Discrimination in public accommodations
49-2-305. Discrimination in housing -- exemptions
49-2-306. Discrimination in financing and credit transactions
49-2-307. Discrimination in education
49-2-308. Discrimination by the state
49-2-309. Discrimination in insurance and retirement plans
49-2-310. Maternity leave -- unlawful acts of employers
49-2-311. Reinstatement to job following pregnancy-related leave of absence