Minnesota Statutes Labor, Industry (Ch. 175-189) § 181.03. Certain acts relating to payment of wages unlawful

Subdivision 1. Prohibited practices. An employer may not, directly or indirectly and with intent to defraud:

Subd. 2. Commissions. Except as otherwise provided insection 181.13, an employer or a person, firm, corporation, or association may not alter the method of payment, timing of payment, or procedures for payment of commissions earned through the last day of employment after the employee has resigned or been terminated if the result is to delay or reduce the amount of payment.

Subd. 3. Civil action. An employer who violates this section is liable in a civil action brought by the employee for twice the amount in dispute.

Subd. 4.Enforcement. The use of an enforcement provision in this section shall not preclude the use of any other enforcement provision provided by law.

Subd. 5.Effect on other laws. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the application of other state or federal laws.

Subd. 6. Retaliation. An employer shall not discharge, discipline, penalize, interfere with, threaten, restrain, coerce, or otherwise retaliate or discriminate against an employee for asserting rights or remedies under this section,sections 177.21to177.44,181.01to181.723, or181.79, including, but not limited to, filing a complaint with the department or telling the employer of the employee's intention to file a complaint. In addition to any other remedies provided by law, an employer who violates this subdivision is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $700 nor more than $3,000 per violation.