39-3-206. Penalty for failure to pay wages at times specified in law. (1) An employer who fails to pay an employee as provided in this part or who violates any other provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor. A penalty must also be assessed against and paid by the employer to the employee in an amount not to exceed 110% of the wages due and unpaid.
(2) Nothing in this section may be construed to relieve an employer from the requirement to pay an employee the full amount of wages due if the employer is found in violation of this part.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 11, L. 1919; re-en. Sec. 3085, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3085, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 169, L. 1941; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 40, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 41-1302(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 490, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 134, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 3. Wages and Wage Protection
39-3-202. Rulemaking power of commissioner
39-3-203. Employer to notify employee on written demand as to rate of wages and date of paydays
39-3-204. Payment of wages generally
39-3-205. Payment of wages when employee separated from employment prior to payday -- exceptions
39-3-206. Penalty for failure to pay wages at times specified in law
39-3-207. Period within which employee may recover wages and penalties
39-3-208. Contracts in violation of part void
39-3-209. Commissioner of labor to investigate violations and institute actions for unpaid wages
39-3-210. Investigative powers of commissioner of labor
39-3-211. Commissioner of labor to take wage assignments
39-3-212. Court enforcement of administrative decision
39-3-213. Disposition of wages
39-3-214. Court costs and attorney fees
39-3-215. Authority of county attorney
39-3-216. Mediation -- hearing
39-3-218. Tip pools allowed -- requirements -- prohibitions -- compulsory charges distinguished