MN HF748

Expands definition of "wages actually earned and unpaid" to include any time worked not paid at the employee's regular rate or the rate required by law, whichever is greater, applying to both discharge and resignation scenarios.

Modifies penalty calculation to use "employee's regular rate of pay or the rate required by law, whichever rate is greater" instead of the contract rate, with penalties capped at 15 days of average daily earnings.

Requires employee demands for unpaid wages to be in writing but need not specify the precise amount, and allows employees to seek payment at the highest applicable rate even if not party to a contract requiring that rate.

Prohibits employers from making deductions from wages for lost or stolen property, damaged property, or other claimed employee indebtedness, except as permitted by section 181.79.

Removes provisions denying wage protections to employees entrusted with money or property who fail to properly account for it, replacing with a blanket deduction prohibition.