§ 571.927 — Penalty for Retaliation for Garnishment
Plain-Language Summary
Prohibits employers from firing or disciplining employees because their wages are being garnished. Employees who are retaliated against can sue within 90 days and recover double their lost earnings, reinstatement, and other relief. This protection cannot be waived by contract.
571.927 PENALTY FOR RETALIATION FOR GARNISHMENT.
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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.
History:
1990 c 606 art 3 s 35; 2024 c 114 art 3 s 102
History: History: 1990 c 606 art 3 s 35; 2024 c 114 art 3 s 102