Minnesota SF2361 increases penalties for employer misrepresentation and misconduct in unemployment benefits.

Minnesota SF2361 amends state statutes to increase penalties for employer misrepresentation and misconduct related to unemployment benefits. The bill mandates that the commissioner penalize employers who fail to classify, represent, or treat individuals as employees, with penalties being the greater of $500 or 50% of the overpaid benefits, unpaid benefits, or required payments not made. Additional penalties of up to $10,000 can be imposed for each individual misclassified.

Minnesota SF2361 increases penalties for employer misrepresentation and misconduct in unemployment benefits.

Minnesota SF2361 amends state statutes to increase penalties for employer misrepresentation and misconduct related to unemployment benefits. The bill mandates that the commissioner penalize employers who fail to classify, represent, or treat individuals as employees, with penalties being the greater of $500 or 50% of the overpaid benefits, unpaid benefits, or required payments not made. Additional penalties of up to $10,000 can be imposed for each individual misclassified.