Labor & Employment (Minimum Wage) in Minnesota

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SF 671: Minimum wage increase provision

This bill increases Minnesota's minimum wage to $15.00 per hour starting August 1, 2025, with incremental rises to $20.00 per hour by August 1, 2029. It establishes an automatic annual adjustment for the minimum wage beginning January 1, 2030, tied to national inflation data (capped at 5% annually). The bill also maintains a lower starting wage for employees under 20 years old during their first 90 days of employment. These changes apply to all employers in Minnesota subject to state minimum wage requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 13, 2025

SF 2541: Commissioner of human services limitation of currently available day services or special minimum wage rules or policies prohibition

This bill prohibits Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services from changing current policies that limit access to day services or special minimum wage options for people receiving disability waivers. It specifically blocks the commissioner from adopting rules or policies that would reduce or eliminate available day services or restrict participation in special minimum wage programs (like federal 14(c) certificates or state permits). The law ensures waiver recipients aged 18-65 continue to have the option to work for competitive wages before being directed solely to day services. It directly affects individuals receiving disability waiver services under Minnesota's human services system.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2025

HF 1671: Labor and industry; policy and technical changes made.

HF 1671 updates Minnesota labor laws by prohibiting employers from paying workers with disabilities less than the state's minimum wage after specific dates (August 1, 2026 for new hires, August 1, 2028 for existing employees), regardless of federal "special certificate" status. It also establishes detailed requirements for internet-based continuing education courses, mandating security protocols, interactivity standards, and specific technical features like encryption and identity verification. These changes directly affect employers hiring people with disabilities and training providers offering online courses for professions like manufactured home installers and elevator constructors. The bill modifies existing statutes (177.24, 177.27, 326B.0981, etc.) and repeals outdated sections.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 13, 2025

HF 2311: Commissioner of human services prohibited from limiting currently available day services or special minimum wage rules or policies.

HF 2311 prohibits Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services from adopting rules or policies that limit existing day services for people receiving disability waiver services or restrict their access to special minimum wage options. The bill directly affects individuals enrolled in disability waiver programs who rely on these specific services and wage arrangements. It amends Minnesota Statutes to ensure the commissioner cannot reduce day services availability or restrict special minimum wage opportunities under federal (14(c)) or state (section 177.28) programs. This policy change maintains current service access without altering existing wage structures for waiver recipients.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 16, 2026

HF 2766: Minimum wage for certain state interns mandated.

This bill requires Minnesota state agencies to pay certain interns at least $15 per hour. It applies specifically to interns who qualify for federal Pell Grants based on financial need and are enrolled full-time (nine semester credits or equivalent) in school. The law excludes interns already eligible for unpaid positions under federal labor rules. It defines "state intern" broadly to include those working in executive, legislative, or judicial branch roles. The policy directly affects student interns in state government positions meeting these financial and enrollment criteria.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 10, 2025

HF 262: Subminimum wages prohibited for persons with disabilities, MnCHOICES system enhancements funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 262 prohibits employers from paying people with disabilities less than the state minimum wage, effective August 1, 2025 for new hires and August 1, 2027 for all current employees, ending the use of federal or state special certificates that allow subminimum wages. It requires providers of home and community-based services to report data on individuals currently paid subminimum wages by August 1, 2027, including personal details and employment metrics. The bill appropriates $38,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $75,000 in fiscal year 2027 to enhance the MnCHOICES system with employment-related resources. These changes directly affect employers, service providers, and people with disabilities working in supported employment programs across Minnesota.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 16, 2026

HF 3119: Minimum compensation for teachers and certain other school staff established, aid programs to support teacher base compensation and unlicensed staff wage requirements established, and report required.

HF 3119 establishes minimum pay standards for Minnesota teachers and certain unlicensed school staff starting July 1, 2026. It sets teacher compensation thresholds at $60,000-$100,000 annually (based on education and experience) and a $25 hourly wage floor for unlicensed staff who regularly interact with students. The bill requires annual inflation adjustments using the Consumer Price Index, beginning in 2030, and creates state aid programs to help school districts cover these costs. School districts, charter schools, and other public education entities directly affected must meet these standards or receive state funding to do so.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Teachers Minimum Wage

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 2, 2026

HF 2874: Earned wage access services regulated.

HF 2874 regulates "earned wage access services" in Minnesota, which allow workers to access a portion of their earned but unpaid wages before their regular pay date. The bill directly affects Minnesota residents who use these services and the companies (providers) offering them. Key requirements include: providers must clearly disclose all fees, offer a no-cost option for accessing wages, prohibit tying services to voluntary tips/donations, and allow consumers to cancel services without fees. The law excludes payroll services and employers who directly provide early wage access to their own employees. It aims to ensure transparency and prevent unfair practices in this growing financial service.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 3, 2025

SF 3281: Earned wage access services regulation

SF 3281 regulates "earned wage access services" that allow Minnesota workers to access a portion of their earned but unpaid wages before their regular payday through third-party providers. The bill directly affects Minnesota residents who use these services and the companies providing them (like apps or payroll services), excluding traditional payroll providers and employer-provided early pay. Key provisions require providers to clearly disclose all fees, offer a no-cost access option, explain consumer rights upfront, allow easy cancellation without fees, and ensure tips are truly voluntary - never tied to service access. The law also mandates transparency about repayment terms and compliance with privacy laws. This bill focuses on consumer protections for a growing financial service, not on changing how employers pay wages.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SF 2149: Labor and industry technical provisions modifications; earned sick and safe time provisions modifications

SF 2149 modifies Minnesota's labor laws regarding wages for workers with disabilities and online continuing education standards. It prohibits employers from paying disabled workers less than the minimum wage after August 1, 2026 (for new hires) and August 1, 2028 (for all employees), eliminating the use of federal "section 14(c)" certificates that previously allowed subminimum wages. The bill also establishes detailed technical requirements for internet-based continuing education courses, including encryption, identity verification, interactivity standards, and specific content features. These changes directly affect employers (particularly those using special certificates) and training providers for professions like manufactured home installers and elevator constructors. The bill does not address earned sick and safe time provisions, as referenced in its title.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

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