MT HB667

Employers are prohibited from restricting, retaliating against, or discriminating against employees who seek election or appointment to city, county, or state public office

During mandatory leave of absence for public service, employers cannot require employees to use personal leave/benefits or perform work without the employee's consent

Employees on public service leave may continue using company phones, computers, and phone numbers if the employer already permits personal use of such equipment

Employers must continue offering the same health care benefits and coverage to employees during their public service leave of absence

Effective immediately upon passage and applies retroactively to all occurrences on or after January 1, 2025