An employer cannot discriminate in hiring, firing or give special or unequal treatment to a person or employee with respect to the application, hiring, training, apprenticeship, tenure, promotion, upgrading, compensation, lay-off, or a term, privilege or condition of employment.
Some exceptions apply when bona fide occupational qualifications are involved.
It is unlawful to fail or refuse to make reasonable accommodation for an otherwise qualified individual with a physical or mental disability or because of that person's religion. It is a discriminatory practice to advertise in such a way that individuals or groups covered by the state policy are excluded, made to feel unwelcome, or are considered objectionable. Appeals of discrimination are heard by the Office of Administrative Hearings. The office of the North Dakota Commissioner of Labor may investigate complaints of discrimination.