§398-21 Filing of complaint. (a) Any individual claiming to be aggrieved by an alleged unlawful act may file with the department a verified complaint in writing. (b) The attorney general or the department, in like manner, may file a complaint on behalf of an individual. (c) A complaint may be filed on behalf of a […]
§398-22 Predetermination settlement. At any time after the filing of a complaint, but prior to a determination by the department that this chapter has been violated, the parties may agree to resolve the complaint through a predetermination settlement. [L 1995, c 154, pt of §3]
§398-23 Investigation and conciliation. (a) The department may investigate and conciliate any complaint filed under this chapter. (b) Every employer shall furnish or provide to the department access to records, documents, and other material to determine compliance with this chapter. The department shall have the right to examine, photograph, or copy the material and interview […]
§398-24 Appeal and hearing. (a) Upon appeal by the employer, the order issued by the department shall be subject to a de novo review by a hearings officer appointed by the director. (b) The hearings officer shall schedule a contested case hearing that shall be heard in accordance with chapter 91. (c) At any time […]
§398-25 Civil action. (a) If an employer fails or neglects to comply with the: (1) Final order of the department from which no appeal has been taken as provided by this chapter; or (2) Final decision of the hearings officer, the department or the affected employee may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction to […]
§398-26 Remedies. (a) In addition to all employment terms and benefits provided under section 398-7, remedies prescribed and ordered by the department or the court under this chapter may include any legal, equitable, and other relief the department or court deems appropriate. (b) Relief under this section may include: (1) The amount of any wages, […]
§398-27 Notice of right to sue and employee remedies. (a) The department may issue a notice of right to sue. Within ninety days after the receipt of a notice of right to sue, the complainant may bring a civil action under this chapter. The department may intervene in a civil action brought pursuant to this […]
§398-28 Compliance review. The department may investigate whether the terms of an agreement, settlement, order, or decision are being complied with by the employer. If the employer is not in compliance, the department shall take appropriate action as provided under this chapter. [L 1995, c 154, pt of §3]
§398-29 Penalty. Any employer who intentionally resists, prevents, impedes, or interferes with the department in the performance of duties pursuant to this chapter, or who in any manner intentionally violates this chapter, shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. [L 1995, c 154, pt of §3]
