1999 Minnesota Code
Chapters 570 - 583 Compensatory and Collection Remedies
Chapter 571 Garnishment
Section 571.927 Penalty for retaliation for garnishment.
571.927 Penalty for retaliation for garnishment.
Subdivision 1. Prohibition. An employer shall not discharge or otherwise discipline an employee 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 relationship existed before the violation of this section, the employee shall recover twice the wages lost as a result of this violation.
Subd. 3. Nonwaiver. The rights guaranteed by this section may not be waived or altered by employment contract.
HIST: 1990 c 606 art 3 s 35
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