Known as energy and government employment, Bismarck anchors a large share of Burleigh County's workforce — and hourly and misclassified salaried employees here are among the most likely to be shorted on overtime. Workers here are protected by the federal FLSA and by North Dakota's state wage and hour laws.
North Dakota generally follows the federal FLSA standard: overtime is owed after 40 hours in a workweek. State-specific nuances should be confirmed with a licensed attorney.
Employers in and around Bismarck span oil and gas services, agriculture, healthcare, and construction. These are among the North Dakota industries where we most often hear from workers about off-the-clock hours, misclassification, and miscalculated overtime pay.
Workers in Bismarck reach out to us most about off-the-clock work, being misclassified as exempt, tip-credit and minimum-wage problems, and retaliation for speaking up. Browse all claim types to learn more.