Return to Main Menu What types of penalties are there for employers not paying wages?
Administrative Penalties: An employer who fails to pay all wages due after separation of employment may be subject to penalties of up to $750.00. If the wages are paid prior to the department filing a State lien, the maximum penalty shall not exceed $500.00. The Department determines the appropriateness and amount of any penalties awarded. Penalties or damages plus attorney’s fees when complaints are filed in District Court: If the court issues a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, the judgment may include all costs and attorney fees, and the plaintiff is entitled to recover from the defendant either the unpaid wages and penalties, or damages in the amount of three times the unpaid wages found due, whichever is greater.
