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.
History: 1990 c 606 art 3 s 35