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Minnesota Employment Laws
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State employment laws work alongside federal labor laws to provide employers and employees with a wide range of protections. Minnesota has laws covering the minimum wage, overtime pay, legal holidays, whistleblower rights, and the number of hours certain employees can be required to work. For example, under Minnesota’s overtime law, most employees must be paid one and a half times their normal rate for any hours worked beyond a 48-hour work week. Whether you’re an employee or an employer it’s in your best interests to understand Minnesota’s employment laws, and FindLaw’s Minnesota Employment Laws section is a great place to start. Click on a link below to learn more.
Learn About Minnesota Employment Laws
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Minnesota Wage and Hour Laws
This article covers the details of Minnesota’s wage and hour laws, including minimum wage schedules, important exceptions, overtime pay, and more.
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Minnesota Right to Work Laws
While Minnesota doesn’t have a “right to work” law, this article covers what right to work laws do as well as Minnesota’s treatment of labor unions.
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Minnesota Civil Rights Laws
This article offers an overview of Minnesota’s civil rights laws, which generally prohibit discrimination in matters related to employment, housing, and public accommodations.
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Minnesota Whistleblower Laws
Minnesota’s whistleblower laws protect employees from mistreatment for reporting an employer’s illegal or unethical acts. Read on to learn more about the particulars.
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