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wage claim in Montana

16 Montana opinions name it 1 courts 1986–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Montana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Harwood State Bank v. Charongreen
nd · 1991 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Harwood State Bank v. Charon, 466 N.W. 2d 601, 605-06 (N.D. 1991). ¶24 While our Opinion here may not be the last word on the subject, we conclude on this record that Barrick’s defense to the wage claim based upon the plain wording of the statute and the authority cited regarding conversion claims, in light of the absence of cited authority to the contrary, has defeated the Tuss Family’s claim for wages and income lost in attending or assisting the criminal proceedings.

2015See Harwood State Bank v. Charon, 466 N.W. 2d 601, 605-06 (N.D. 1991). ¶24 While our Opinion here may not be the last word on the subject, we conclude on this record that Barrick’s defense to the wage claim based upon the plain wording of the statute and the authority cited regarding conversion claims, in light of the absence of cited authority to the contrary, has defeated the Tuss Family’s claim for wages and income lost in attending or assisting the criminal proceedings.

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Glaspey v. Workmangreen
mont · 1988 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2007
2 sentences

2007This is a wage claim case specifically covered by a more specialized statute, § 39-3-214, MCA, which requires an award of costs which “must include all costs reasonably incurred in connection with the proceeding.” This Court has previously determined that “the legislature’s intent in passing [§ 39-3-214, MCA,] was to provide an employee who wins a judgment for wages due against an employer a vehicle by which to receive attorneys fees and thus be made whole.” Glaspey v. Workman (Glaspey I), 230 Mont. 307, 309 , 749 P.2d 1083, 1084 (1988).

2007This is a wage claim case specifically covered by a more specialized statute, § 39-3-214, MCA, which requires an award of costs which “must include all costs reasonably incurred in connection with the proceeding.” This Court has previously determined that “the legislature’s intent in passing [§ 39-3-214, MCA,] was to provide an employee who wins a judgment for wages due against an employer a vehicle by which to receive attorneys fees and thus be made whole.” Glaspey v. Workman (Glaspey I), 230 Mont. 307, 309 , 749 P.2d 1083, 1084 (1988).

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14 Penn Plaza LLC v. Pyettgreen
scotus · 2009 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Wright, 525 U.S. at 81 , 119 S. Ct. at 397 ; see also 14 Penn Plaza, LLC v. Pyett, ___ U.S. ___, 129 S. Ct. 1456, 1474 (2009) (holding that a collective bargaining agreement which “clearly and unmistakably” requires union members to arbitrate claims brought under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634 , is enforceable as a matter of federal law).

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State v. Mallakgreen
mont · 2005 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See State v. Mallak, 2005 MT 49, ¶ 31 , 326 Mont. 165 , 109 P.3d 209 . ¶11 At any rate, the established rule is that a wage claim under § 39-3-207, MCA, accrues when the employer’s duty to pay the employee matures and the employer fails to pay the employee.

2009See State v. Mallak, 2005 MT 49, ¶ 31 , 326 Mont. 165 , 109 P.3d 209 . ¶11 At any rate, the established rule is that a wage claim under § 39-3-207, MCA, accrues when the employer’s duty to pay the employee matures and the employer fails to pay the employee.

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Huber v. Commissioner of Labor & Industrygreen
mont · 1986 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Huber v. Com’r of Labor and Industry, 220 Mont. 335, 337 , 715 P.2d 440, 442 (1986). ¶25 Bears incurred the attorney fees that the court awarded in defending his wage claim in District Court.

2008Huber v. Com’r of Labor and Industry, 220 Mont. 335, 337 , 715 P.2d 440, 442 (1986). ¶25 Bears incurred the attorney fees that the court awarded in defending his wage claim in District Court.

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Stimac v. Stategreen
mont · 1991 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The same purpose applies in awarding costs-passing the burden to the employer so that the “employee’s net award is preserved intact and is not eroded by the cost of litigation.” Stimac v. State, 248 Mont. 412, 415 , 812 P.2d 1246, 1248 (1991).

2007The same purpose applies in awarding costs-passing the burden to the employer so that the “employee’s net award is preserved intact and is not eroded by the cost of litigation.” Stimac v. State, 248 Mont. 412, 415 , 812 P.2d 1246, 1248 (1991).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Como v. Rhines green
mont · 1982
2 sentences

1988Consequently, as a matter of law, Plaintiíf has no basis for a wage claim against defendant.” Although this question has never been considered in Montana, the lower court found the reasoning in Como v. Rhines (1982), 198 Mont. 279 , 645 P.2d 948 , to be “instructive”.

1988Consequently, as a matter of law, Plaintiíf has no basis for a wage claim against defendant.” Although this question has never been considered in Montana, the lower court found the reasoning in Como v. Rhines (1982), 198 Mont. 279 , 645 P.2d 948 , to be “instructive”.

21988–1988
Thornton v. Commissioner of Department of Labor & Industry green
mont · 1981
2 sentences

2020Thornton, 190 Mont. at 448 , 621 P.2d at 1066 . ¶11 In this case, neither party requested judicial review of the administrative decision.

2020Thornton, 190 Mont. at 448 , 621 P.2d at 1066 . ¶11 In this case, neither party requested judicial review of the administrative decision.

12020–2020
Hoehne v. Sherrodd, Inc. green
mont · 1983
2 sentences

2014When an employee demonstrates that he performed work for which he was not compensated and produces sufficient evidence to show the extent and amount of such work — both of which Singh has done here (infra *261 ¶ 32) — the hearing officer must examine the nature of the payments made by the employer to the employee to determine whether those payments should be applied against the amount that the employee claims he is still owed. ¶21 In Hoehne v. Sherrodd, Inc., 205 Mont. 365 , 668 P.2d 232 (1983), we considered whether DOLI had jurisdiction to rule on the wage claim of an employee who sometimes

2014When an employee demonstrates that he performed work for which he was not compensated and produces sufficient evidence to show the extent and amount of such work — both of which Singh has done here (infra *261 ¶ 32) — the hearing officer must examine the nature of the payments made by the employer to the employee to determine whether those payments should be applied against the amount that the employee claims he is still owed. ¶21 In Hoehne v. Sherrodd, Inc., 205 Mont. 365 , 668 P.2d 232 (1983), we considered whether DOLI had jurisdiction to rule on the wage claim of an employee who sometimes

12014–2014
In the Matter of Wage Claims of Smith v. Tyad, Inc. green
mont · 2009
2 sentences

2014Hoehne, 205 Mont. at 368-69 , 668 P.2d at 234 . ¶22 We similarly determined in Smith v. TYAD, Inc., 2009 MT 180 , 351 Mont. 12 , 209 P.3d 228 , that DOLI had jurisdiction to interpret a contract, in the context of a wage claim, between Playground Lounge and Casino and a group of exotic dancers.

2014Hoehne, 205 Mont. at 368-69 , 668 P.2d at 234 . ¶22 We similarly determined in Smith v. TYAD, Inc., 2009 MT 180 , 351 Mont. 12 , 209 P.3d 228 , that DOLI had jurisdiction to interpret a contract, in the context of a wage claim, between Playground Lounge and Casino and a group of exotic dancers.

12014–2014
Wright v. Universal Maritime Service Corp. green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2009Wright, 525 U.S. at 81 , 119 S. Ct. at 397 ; see also 14 Penn Plaza, LLC v. Pyett, ___ U.S. ___, 129 S. Ct. 1456, 1474 (2009) (holding that a collective bargaining agreement which “clearly and unmistakably” requires union members to arbitrate claims brought under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634 , is enforceable as a matter of federal law).

2009Wright, 525 U.S. at 81 , 119 S. Ct. at 397 ; see also 14 Penn Plaza, LLC v. Pyett, ___ U.S. ___, 129 S. Ct. 1456, 1474 (2009) (holding that a collective bargaining agreement which “clearly and unmistakably” requires union members to arbitrate claims brought under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634 , is enforceable as a matter of federal law).

12009–2009
Teamsters, Chauffers, Warehousemen & Helpers, Local No. 45 v. Cascade County School District No. 1 neutral
mont · 1973
2 sentences

2003The County further argues that this case is controlled by our decision in Teamsters v. Cascade County School District No. 1 (1973), 162 Mont. 277 , 511 P.2d 339 , where we held the applicable statute of limitations for a wage claim by a nonteaching school district employee for paid vacation leave was 2 years because the entitlement was created by statute.

2003The County further argues that this case is controlled by our decision in Teamsters v. Cascade County School District No. 1 (1973), 162 Mont. 277 , 511 P.2d 339 , where we held the applicable statute of limitations for a wage claim by a nonteaching school district employee for paid vacation leave was 2 years because the entitlement was created by statute.

12003–2003
Glaspey v. Workman green
mont · 1988
2 sentences

2002In Glaspey II v. Workman (1988), 234 Mont. 374, 377 , 763 P.2d 666, 668 , we held that the mandatory language of § 39-3-214, MCA, required that reasonable attorney fees be awarded to an employee who successfully appealed a wage claim action.

2002In Glaspey II v. Workman (1988), 234 Mont. 374, 377 , 763 P.2d 666, 668 , we held that the mandatory language of § 39-3-214, MCA, required that reasonable attorney fees be awarded to an employee who successfully appealed a wage claim action.

12002–2002
Rosebud County v. Roan green
mont · 1981
2 sentences

1994Rosebud County v. Roan (1981), 192 Mont. 252, 263-64 , 627 P.2d 1222, 1228 .

1994Rosebud County v. Roan (1981), 192 Mont. 252, 263-64 , 627 P.2d 1222, 1228 .

11994–1994
Boegli v. Glacier Mountain Cheese Co. green
mont · 1989
1 sentence

1994More on point, is our decision in Boegli, 777 P.2d 1303 .

11994–1994
State v. Holman Aviation Co. neutral
mont · 1978
2 sentences

1990In State v. Holman Aviation Co. (1978), 176 Mont. 31 , 575 P.2d 923 , the issue was whether M.W.M.H.A. § 408 prevented the State as assignee from pursuing an F.L.S.A. employee’s wage claim under the Montana Wage Payment Act.

1990In State v. Holman Aviation Co. (1978), 176 Mont. 31 , 575 P.2d 923 , the issue was whether M.W.M.H.A. § 408 prevented the State as assignee from pursuing an F.L.S.A. employee's wage claim under the Montana Wage Payment Act.

11990–1990
Wage Claims of Chagnon v. Hardy Construction Co. green
mont · 1984
2 sentences

1986In Chagnon v. Hardy Construction Co. (Mont. 1984), [ 208 Mont. 420 ,] 680 P.2d 932 , 41 St.Rep. 441 , we impliedly held that the district court review of an administrative decision on a wage claim is a suit at law within the meaning of the statute.

1986In Chagnon v. Hardy Construction Co. (Mont. 1984), [ 208 Mont. 420 ,] 680 P.2d 932 , 41 St.Rep. 441 , we impliedly held that the district court review of an administrative decision on a wage claim is a suit at law within the meaning of the statute.

11986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 39-3-206 (10) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 39-3-214 (8) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 39-3-204 (5) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 39-3-201 (4) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 39-3-207 (4) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 2-4-704 (3) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 39-3-216 (3) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 39-3-405 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 91 (1984–2026) OR 39 (1955–2024) TX 17 (1954–2023) WI 17 (1954–2025) MT 16 (1986–2020) WA 11 (2014–2025) CT 10 (1960–2020) IN 9 (2001–2018) NH 9 (1998–2021) NY 9 (1969–2022) PA 8 (1914–2015) CO 8 (1989–2023) IA 8 (2000–2026) ID 8 (1996–2024) NJ 6 (1994–2026) IL 6 (1987–2023) MA 4 (2005–2014) LA 4 (1978–2025) OK 3 (2013–2014) MD 3 (2000–2016) WY 3 (1995–2021) NM 3 (1986–2016) AK 3 (1979–2021) FL 2 (1988–2025) KS 2 (2002–2012) VT 2 (2018–2025)

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