The Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act (IDEA) in Montana is a state law that provides protection to employees who have been wrongfully terminated by their employers. This act ensures that employees have certain rights and remedies if they believe they have been unjustly fired from their jobs. Under the IDEA, it is considered unlawful for an employer to terminate an employee for reasons contrary to public policy. Such terminations may include violations of the employee's constitutional rights, refusing to engage in illegal activities, reporting illegal activities, or exercising certain legal rights, among others. There are two types of wrongful discharge recognized under the IDEA in Montana: 1. Public Policy Wrongful Discharge: This type of wrongful discharge occurs when an employee is terminated for exercising a lawful right or refusing to do something illegal. For example, if an employee is fired for reporting unsafe working conditions or sexual harassment, it would be considered a public policy wrongful discharge. 2. Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Wrongful Discharge: This type of wrongful discharge is based on the belief that every employment relationship has an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Employers are expected to treat their employees fairly and honestly. If an employer breaches this covenant, such as by illegally firing an employee to avoid paying wages or benefits, it would be considered an implied covenant wrongful discharge. Employees who believe they have been wrongfully discharged in Montana can file a lawsuit under the IDEA. If successful, they may be entitled to reinstatement, back pay, front pay, compensation for emotional distress, and attorney's fees. In summary, the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act in Montana protects employees from unjust terminations by prohibiting employers from firing them for reasons that violate public policy or breach the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. It provides legal recourse for employees who have been wrongfully discharged and allows them to seek compensation and reinstatement.