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SB 0403 - Labor; prompt payment of wages to employee following resignation/discharge; provide for penalties

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Henson,Steve 41st
Last Action: 2/29/2008 - Senate Recommitted
Senate Committee: I&L

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SB 403 provides for prompt payment of wages after an employee resigns or is fired by his or her employer. If the dispute is not resolved and the employee files suit, the employer may pay the wages under dispute into the court and upon doing so there shall be no penalties assessed against such employer. The court is to take into consideration and allow reduction of payment to the employee for the money owed to the employer, or equipment or property of the employer that is determined to be in the possession or have been in the possession of the employee and not returned to the employer. Any employer who fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this Code section shall be liable to the employee for 15 days’ wages at the employee’s daily rate of pay. In addition to the 15 days’ wages, a $500.00 civil penalty may be allowed the employee by the court based on the actions and good faith conduct or lack thereof of the parties.


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