Filing a Wage Claim, Instructions and Form
This form cannot be used to file for Unemployment Insurance. Contact the Unemployment Insurance Division for more information.
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The Department of Labor & Industry urges all persons to contact their current or former employer regarding unpaid wages prior to filing a wage claim. Direct communication can help clear up incidents of accidental nonpayment, such as situations where pay needs to be picked up from the employer or an employer needs updated address information. This approach is also much faster than the wage claim process.
If you are unable to contact your employer, or your employer refuses to pay wages, the Department of Labor & Industry recommends proceeding with the wage claim process.
Forms can be obtained from Job Services Offices around Montana or by contacting the Montana Department of Labor & Industry directly.