Rep. Mark Moses

April 13, 1999

Rising with Reservations Regarding SB 1149 S.D.1 H.D.2

Standing Comm. Rep. No. 1763

O.D. Page No. 7 (draft)

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  • Like my colleagues, I support the part of this bill that makes penalties more reasonable.

  • Unfortunately, this bill sets a double standard as to costs and attorney's fees in cases brought to enforce the wage laws.

  • If DLIR wins, the employer must pay their costs and attorney's fees.

  • However, if DLIR loses, they do not have to pay the costs and attorney's fees of the employer.

  • This seems unfair. An employer should be reimbursed when DLIR brings a case they cannot prove.