EmploymentQuestion 37 of 1632
What is the penalty for each pay period that an employer willfully fails to provide a proper itemized wage statement?
a.$25
b.$50
c.$100
d.$250
Explanation
The penalty for a knowing and intentional violation of the wage statement requirements is $100 per employee per pay period, with a maximum of $4,000 per employee.
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