New Minnesota wage theft law takes effect July 1
A batch of new Minnesota laws designed to curb wage theft take effect Monday, July 1, offering consequences to employers that fail to pay employees.
As of July 1, the law will require an employer to keep certain employment documents and present them to the Department of Labor and Industry upon request, and an employer failing to do so could receive a fine of up $5,000.
Most notably, the law boosts consequences for employers engaged in wage theft. If found guilty of stealing wages, an employer could face up to 20 years in prison and a $100,000 fine, effective August 1.
It also requires employers to provide written proof of their employment terms, prohibit an employer from retaliating against an employee that complains to the state or asserts their rights. The new law also gives the government greater authority and access to those documents and workplaces for its investigations.
Read more: https://www.wctrib.com/news/government-and-politics/4631856-new-minnesota-wage-theft-law-takes-effect-july-1
(Willmar West Central Tribune)
