Legal Question in Employment Law in Minnesota

I was laid off in November 2008 and was not able to collect my last two paychecks. I'm wondering how long I have that I can take my ex-employer to court to try to collect the money he owes me. He has a number of active judgements against him in Conciliation Court already. I am no longer on unemployment and have not been able to find another job so I've been working at short term temp jobs and I am to the point where I can't make my car payment or credit card payments. Is the best course to take my employer to conciliation court and can I still do it?


Asked on 12/08/10, 8:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Generally, in Minnesota an action for unpaid wages must be filed within 2 years. If the non-payment was willful and not a mistake it may be extended to 3 years. You may also be entitled to double or treble damages. Obviously, this depends on the facts of your case. See https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=541.07. Your county court's web site should provide you with further information on how to proceed.

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Answered on 12/15/10, 11:45 am


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