2022 House Bill 6025

Increase employer wage-and-hour law penalties

Introduced in the House

April 14, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Terry Sabo (D-92)

To increase the penalties on employers for a “violation with the intent to defraud” provision in a state law that prescribes the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees. The bill would authorize up to one year in prison, and increase the maximum fine from $1,000 to $10,000.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism