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Attachment B <br /> <br />Department to inspect these records on request to monitor compliance with the <br />law. <br />27.) Q: If an employee believes an employer failed to pay at least the minimum wage rate, may <br />the employee file a report? <br />A: Any employee or person may report an alleged violation of the Ordinance, using the <br />Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights Labor <br />Standards Enforcement Division online at minimumwage.minneapolismn.gov or in person at <br />Minneapolis City Hall room 239. <br /> forms may also be requested and returned by U.S. mail or email. For more <br />information (or to report anonymously), call 311 or email minwage@minneapolismn.gov. <br />28.) Q: How will the minimum wage ordinance be enforced by the City? <br />A: Enforcement of the ordinance is the responsibility of the Director of the Minneapolis <br />Department of Civil Rights. Enforcement is complaint based; however the Department also has <br />broad authority to proactively investigate possible violations and issue fines as necessary to gain <br />compliance. <br />As in other types of labor law enforcement, compliance reviews and investigations may be <br />utilized to identify all affected employees and protect the anonymity of complainants. Damages <br />and civil penalties will be imposed to make employees whole. Administrative fines may also be <br />imposed. Repeat or intentional violators will receive harsher penalties. <br />Violations of the ordinance may also result in license sanctions, up to and including revocation of <br />a business license by the City of Minneapolis. All legal options and penalties to gain compliance, <br />including enforcement in a court of law, will be considered. <br />29.) Q: I want to repor <br />A: Retaliation against an employee for exercising or attempting to exercise any rights available <br />under the Municipal Minimum Wage Ordinance is strictly prohibited. Material changes in job <br />duties or hours, formal disciplinary action such as documented warnings, or employment <br />will be pursued by the Department in these types of cases. <br />30.) Q: Where can I get more information? <br />A: Online: minimumwage.minneapolismn.gov <br />Phone: (612) 673-3000 (311) or (612) 673-2157 (TTY) <br />9 <br /> <br /> <br />