Minnesota § 181.02 - SALARY OR WAGES NOT TO BE PAID BY NONNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 181.02 — SALARY OR WAGES NOT TO BE PAID BY NONNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 181.02. SALARY OR WAGES NOT TO BE PAID BY NONNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
It is unlawful for an employer, other than a public service corporation, to issue to any employee in lieu of or in payment of any salary or wages earned by the employee a nonnegotiable time check or order.
History:
(4134) 1917 c 348 s 1; 1996 c 386 s 8; 1997 c 83 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 181.02
What does Minnesota Statutes § 181.02 cover?
Section 181.02 ("SALARY OR WAGES NOT TO BE PAID BY NONNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 181.02?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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