37-29-02. Discrimination prohibited in hiring practices - Civil actions

37-29-02. Discrimination prohibited in hiring practices - Civil actions An employer may not discriminate from hiring or otherwise deny employment to an individual who is a volunteer emergency responder, based on the fact the individual is a volunteer emergency responder. A volunteer emergency responder who is discriminated against or denied employment under this section may bring a civil action against the employer that violated this section, seeking reasonable reparations for damages caused due to the discrimination or denial of employment. A civil action under this section must be commenced within one year of the date of the violation.