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St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry recovered over $163,000 for agricultural workers after violations by a Moorhead-based company.
Officials say the settlement with R.D. Offutt Company Farms, which operates potato farms, includes over $82,000 for earned sick and safe time. All recovered funds will go to workers.
The company also faces $80,000 in penalties for failing to provide written employment statements to migrant workers. An investigation revealed that workers were unable to access their ESST benefits during the audit period, which spanned from January 1st to December 31st, 2024.
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