This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding wage claims by increasing the cap for unpaid wages that an employee can claim from an employer through the Labor Department. Under current law, an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages if the amount does not exceed five thousand dollars, but the bill would change this limit to $12,000. This change aims to provide greater financial recourse for employees seeking to recover unpaid wages. Additionally, the bill maintains the existing framework that allows employees to file a written claim within one year of the claim's accrual. The Labor Department will continue to investigate these claims and determine their validity, ensuring that employees have access to remedies for unpaid wages as established by the department's final determination. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance protections for employees regarding wage claims without altering the fundamental processes already in place.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-356
Senate Engrossed Version: 23-356
Chaptered Version: 23-356