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The Employment Standards Division (ESD) in Helena, MT is a regulatory body overseeing various aspects of the employer-employee relationship in Montana. ESD provides services related to workers' compensation, human rights claims, workplace safety and health, wage and hour claims, prevailing wage claims, and public sector collective bargaining, aiming to educate and assist employers in complying with state labor laws. Generated from the website

The Employment Relations Division is administered by the Department of Labor & Industry, a part of the Montana State Government. The Employment Relations Division offers a range of management services that includes budget development, information technology planning, and business process, statistical, fiscal and management analysis. It also offers administrative and clerical support services, as well as develops, implements and maintains a computerized database. The division s human rights bureau offers technical assistance, case resolution and investigation of complaints related to discrimination. The Employment Relations Division also provides arbitration, unit determination and clarification, and interest and grievance mediation services. Its safety and health bureau promotes workplace security and well-being through inspection, consultation and awareness training. Additionally, the department handles and maintains a record of uninsured employers' funds, insurer compliances and workers' compensation claims. The Employment Relations Division maintains one of its offices in Helena, Mont.

The Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) is one of the smallest agencies in the state's government, dedicated to ensuring that utility services remain affordable, reliable, and sustainable for ratepayers. The PSC regulates the rates and service quality for investor-owned electric, natural gas, water, waste-water, and legacy telecommunication companies while balancing the interests of consumers and the need for financially sound utilities. Moreover, the Commission plays a vital role in public safety by overseeing aspects of the transportation industry, including inspections of railroads and the integrity of intra-state pipelines. Through its Consumer Assistance Division, the PSC provides support to customers in understanding utility bills and resolving disputes with utility services. Generated from the website