Minnesota Statutes 177.32 – Penalties
Subdivision 1.Misdemeanors.
An employer who does any of the following is guilty of a misdemeanor:
Attorney's Note
Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 177.32
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
(1) hinders or delays the commissioner in the performance of duties required under sections 177.21 to 177.435, 181.01 to 181.723, or 181.79;
(2) refuses to admit the commissioner to the place of business or employment of the employer, as required by section 177.27, subdivision 1;
(3) repeatedly fails to make, keep, and preserve records as required by section 177.30;
(4) falsifies any record;
(5) refuses to make any record available, or to furnish a sworn statement of the record or any other information as required by section 177.27;
(6) repeatedly fails to post a summary of sections 177.21 to 177.44 or a copy or summary of the applicable rules as required by section 177.31;
(7) pays or agrees to pay wages at a rate less than the rate required under sections 177.21 to 177.44;
(8) refuses to allow adequate time from work as required by section 177.253; or
(9) otherwise violates any provision of sections 177.21 to 177.44.
Subd. 2.Fine.
An employer shall be fined not less than $700 nor more than $3,000 if convicted of discharging or otherwise discriminating against any employee because:
(1) the employee has complained to the employer or to the department that wages have not been paid in accordance with sections 177.21 to 177.435;
(2) the employee has instituted or will institute a proceeding under or related to sections 177.21 to 177.435; or
(3) the employee has testified or will testify in any proceeding.