ND HB1267

Amends discrimination law to require employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, pregnancy, or religious beliefs, subject to exceptions for business necessity, health/safety threats, or undue hardship.

Expands one day of rest requirement to apply to all employers (not just retail businesses), prohibiting requirement of seven consecutive work days without denying at least 24 consecutive hours off for rest or worship per seven-day period.

Requires employers to accommodate employee requests for time off to attend one regular weekly worship service unless it causes substantial economic burden or requires significant burden on other employees, and employer has made reasonable accommodation efforts.

Changes penalty from class B misdemeanor to civil liability, allowing employees to recover actual damages plus exemplary damages up to $5,000, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees.

Maintains affirmative defense that employee voluntarily worked on seventh consecutive day with written documentation signed by employer confirming no requirement to work that day.