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Minnesota Employment Laws

Minnesota is an at-will employment state, but has strong worker protections that go beyond federal law. The Minnesota Human Rights Act covers employers with one or more employees (broader than Title VII's 15-employee threshold) and protects additional categories including sexual orientation and gender identity. Minnesota also has robust whistleblower protections.

Last verified: 2025-02-24

Statute of Limitations

1 year (MHRA); varies for other claimsMinn. Stat. § 363A.28, subd. 3

Charges under the Minnesota Human Rights Act must be filed within 1 year. Federal EEOC charges must be filed within 300 days. Wage claims and other statutory claims have varying deadlines.

Key Minnesota Statutes

Minnesota Human Rights ActMinn. Stat. § 363A.01–.44

Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, public assistance status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Applies to employers with 1+ employees.

Whistleblower ProtectionMinn. Stat. § 181.932

Protects employees who report violations of law, refuse to perform illegal acts, or participate in investigations. Employers cannot retaliate through termination, discipline, or threats.

Earned Sick and Safe TimeMinn. Stat. § 181.9445–.9448

As of January 2024, all Minnesota employers must provide 1 hour of earned sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours per year.

Wage Disclosure ProtectionMinn. Stat. § 181.172

Employees have the right to share wage information with coworkers. Employers cannot retaliate against employees for discussing pay.

Reason for TerminationMinn. Stat. § 181.933

Terminated employees may request, within 15 working days, a written statement of the reason for termination. The employer must provide it within 10 working days.

Official Sources

Minnesota Revisor of StatutesMinnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Not Legal Advice

This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change — verify current statutes at Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

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