# Minn. Stat. § 181.02: SALARY OR WAGES NOT TO BE PAID BY NONNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.02

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 181.02
- **Heading:** SALARY OR WAGES NOT TO BE PAID BY NONNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 175_187 / Chapter 181 / Section 181.02

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 181.01 § 181.01 WAGES OF MINORS; TO WHOM PAID.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.01.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.02 § 181.02 SALARY OR WAGES NOT TO BE PAID BY NONNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.02.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.03 § 181.03 CERTAIN ACTS RELATING TO PAYMENT OF WAGES UNLAWFUL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.03.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.04 § 181.04 ASSIGNMENT, SALE, OR TRANSFER OF WAGES; WHEN NOT EFFECTIVE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.04.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.05 § 181.05 CONSENT OF EMPLOYER TO ASSIGNMENT REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.05.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.06 § 181.06 ASSIGNMENT OF WAGES; PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.06.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.07 § 181.07 ASSIGNMENT OF UNEARNED WAGES AS SECURITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.07.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.08 § 181.08 PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS; PAYMENT OF WAGES, REQUIREMENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.08.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.09 § 181.09 RECOVERY OF WAGES, COSTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.09.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.10 § 181.10 WAGES PAID EVERY 15 DAYS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.10.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.11 § 181.11 DISCHARGED EMPLOYEE MUST BE PAID WITHIN 24 HOURS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.11.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.13 § 181.13 PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY WAGES PROMPTLY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.13.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.14 § 181.14 PAYMENT TO EMPLOYEES WHO QUIT OR RESIGN; SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.14.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 181.15 § 181.15 WHEN EMPLOYEE NOT ENTITLED TO BENEFITS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P175_187_C181_S181.15.md)

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