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Minnesota Employment Law Compliance Guide for Small Businesses
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Minnesota prohibits tip credits, meaning all tipped employees must receive the full state minimum wage. The state requires paid sick and safe time, pay transparency, and has broad anti-discrimination protections including sexual orientation and gender identity.
Key Numbers
TIPPED WAGE
No tip credit allowed
Compliance Requirements
⚠Pay Transparency Required
Salary ranges must be included in job postings, including internal promotions. Non-compliance triggers fines and private lawsuits.
⚠Paid Leave Mandatory
Employers must provide paid sick leave (and potentially paid family/medical leave). You must track accrual, provide notice, and display updated workplace posters.
⚠No Tip Credit Allowed
Minnesota prohibits tip credits. All tipped employees must receive the full state minimum wage of $11.13 before tips.
Federal Thresholds That Apply in Minnesota
These federal requirements apply to all Minnesota employers based on headcount:
1+ employees: FLSA (wage and hour), IRCA (I-9 verification), EPPA (polygraph), USERRA (military leave)
15+ employees: Title VII (discrimination), ADA (disability), GINA (genetic information), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
20+ employees: ADEA (age discrimination), COBRA (health continuation)
50+ employees: FMLA (12 weeks unpaid leave), ACA (affordable health coverage or $2,880/employee penalty), EEO-1 reporting
100+ employees: WARN Act (60-day notice for mass layoffs)
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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Employment laws change frequently. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your business. Last updated March 2026.