North Dakota Code 65-01-10 – Waiver of rights to compensation void – Deduction of premium from employee prohibited – Penalty
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No agreement by an employee to waive rights to compensation under this title is valid except as provided in section 65-05-25. No agreement by any employee to pay any portion of the premium paid or payable by the employer into the fund is valid, and any employer who deducts any portion of the premium from the wages or salary of any employee eligible for benefits under this title is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and is subject to a penalty of up to five thousand dollars. The organization may reduce the penalties provided under this section.
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 360 days | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 65-01-10
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Organization: includes a foreign or domestic association, business trust, corporation, enterprise, estate, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited partnership, partnership, trust, or any legal or commercial entity. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
An employer may not appeal an organization decision not to reduce a penalty under this section.