Delaware § 3719 - Penalties.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 3719 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3719. Penalties.
(a) An employer who violates or fails to comply with any requirement of this chapter, including failing to file reports as prescribed by the Department, failing to make contributions as required by this chapter, and failing to properly handle and remit wage deductions from employees to the Department, is deemed in violation of this chapter and is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 for each violation.
(b) An employer who discharges or in any manner discriminates against an employee because that employee has made a complaint or has given information to the Department under this chapter, or because the employee has caused to be instituted or is about to cause to be instituted any proceedings under this chapter, or has testified or is about to testify in any proceedings is deemed in violation of this chapter and is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 for each violation.
(c) A civil penalty claim may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(d) Funds from any civil penalty under this chapter, including an overpayment penalty as authorized by § 3712 of this title, must be deposited in the Fund.
83 Del. Laws, c. 301, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 3719
What does Delaware Code § 3719 cover?
Section 3719 ("Penalties.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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