Minn. Stat. § 571.927

Current through 2024, c. 127
Section 571.927 - PENALTY FOR RETALIATION FOR GARNISHMENT
Subdivision 1.Prohibition.

An employer shall not discharge or otherwise discipline an employee or independent contractor as a result of an earnings garnishment authorized by this chapter.

Subd. 2.Remedy.

If an employer violates this section, a court may order the reinstatement of an aggrieved party who demonstrates a violation of this section, and other relief the court considers appropriate. The aggrieved party may bring a civil action within 90 days of the date of the prohibited action. If an employer-employee or employer-independent contractor relationship existed before the violation of this section, the employee or independent contractor shall recover twice the earnings lost as a result of this violation.

Subd. 3.Nonwaiver.

The rights guaranteed by this section may not be waived or altered by contract.

Minn. Stat. § 571.927

1990 c 606 art 3 s 35

Amended by 2024 Minn. Laws, ch. 114,s 3-102, eff. 8/1/2024.