Wage Theft & Unpaid Wages

First Step (Self-advocacy):

• If possible, contact your employer and seek clarification in writing to confirm what you believe to be in error. This is recommended if you have a good relationship with your employer and feel safe to do so.

• Keep records of your hours worked, your pay stubs, and all messages from your employer (whether personal or otherwise) for future reference.

Second Step (Filing a complaint): 

• Read the MN Department of Labor's criteria for submitting a wage claim and determine your eligibility through the link below

Wage claim | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry 

• Call 651-284-5075 or email dli.laborstandards@state.mn.us if you meet the above criteria

Third Step (Legal help)

• Central Minnesota Legal Services provides free legal help to low-income individuals and families to assist with civil legal issues. CMLS does not charge for legal services.

• If still stuck, please fill out our intake form.