Paid Sick Leave in North Dakota
Whether North Dakota requires paid sick leave, how much you earn and how you can use it.
Short answer: No statewide paid sick leave law for private employers. If an employer offers sick leave, it is treated as PTO (and paid out at separation) only when it is combined with vacation in one balance; ND Minimum Wage & Work Conditions Order summary (N.D. Admin. Code ch. 46-02-07)
| Paid sick leave | No statewide paid sick leave law for private employers. If an employer offers sick leave, it is treated as PTO (and paid out at separation) only when it is combined with vacation in one balance; a separate sick leave balance is not PTO. |
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Where to get help in North Dakota
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FAQ
Is paid sick leave required in North Dakota?
No statewide paid sick leave law for private employers. If an employer offers sick leave, it is treated as PTO (and paid out at separation) only when it is combined with vacation in one balance; a separate sick leave balance is not PTO.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.