O'Kronglis v. Broberg

OPINION

SCHUMACHER, Judge.

Appellant Patrick G. O’Kronglis commenced an action against respondent Ar-dell Broberg in Carlton County Conciliation Court for unpaid wages. He was awarded unpaid wages of $300.00 and a wage penalty of $1,200.00. On appeal, the district court awarded him unpaid wages of $250.00, but did not award a wage penalty because the court found he had not been discharged and, therefore, Minn.Stat. § 181.13 (1988) did not apply. He appeals.

FACTS

Appellant worked for respondent, a general contractor doing business as Kingsway Homes, Inc., for four days. Respondent hired appellant…