What's New in State Laws: Minnesota
Minnesota Discrimination The Minnesota Human Rights law was amended to enhance anti-discrimination protections. The amendment expands definitions related to disability and familial status, mandates alternative dispute resolution, extends civil action timeframes, and imposes civil penalties and punitive damages on violators (H.F. 4109, 93rd Leg., Reg. Sess. (Minn. 2024), effective Aug. 1, 2024). Minnesota Minimum Wage Effective January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Minnesota will increase to $11.13 per hour. The $11.13 per hour minimum wage rate for 2025 will apply to all employers, including large employers, small employers, youth, and J-1 visa wages for hotels, motels, and lodging establishments. However, the law does will still allow for a 90-day reduced training wage. The training wage, where youth under the age of 20 may be paid a reduced training wage for the first 90 days of employment, will increase to $9.08 per hour on Jan. 1, 2025. These rates reflect a 2.6...