In August 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Under this law, there are increased tax benefits for certain clean energy projects that begin on or after January 29, 2023 – with a catch. Such projects must use both registered apprentices and prevailing wages (and fringe benefits)must be paid.
Minnesota and St. Paul Minimum Wage to Increase January 1, 2023 – Mandatory Poster Updated
Minnesota employers should be sure to have an updated minimum wage poster (required), reflecting the new minimum wage ($10.59 for large employers, and $8.63 for other wages). It can be downloaded for free here. Also – don’t forget Minneapolis minimum wages are more and increase every July 1. A schedule of those wage increases
DOL Comment Period Closed for Proposed New Rule Regarding Employee v Independent Contractor Classification
On October 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding how to determine whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor. After an extension, that comment period finally closed this week. The DOL has continued its flip-flopping on this issue. You may recall on September 22, 2020 (during
DOL Seeking Comments on Proposed Revisions to Davis-Bacon Act Wage Survey & New Voluntary Subcontractor Survey
On June 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) submitted a notice of proposed changes to its wage information collection form, WD-10, that it uses to determine prevailing wages. The WHD is also proposing a new optional form, WD-10A, which it will use before sending out the
MN DOLI Provides Home Health Care Providers With Wage Guidance Webpage
If you are a home health care provider (personal care attendants, community first service and support workers), the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (MNDOLI) has created a new webpage for information related to employment practices in your industry. This includes a general video on:
- Overtime (follow federal (40+ hrs/wk) and state law (48+ hrs/wk)
Frontline Worker Pay Notices Must Be Posted By June 23, 2022
Minnesota employees who are eligible for Frontline Worker Pay will be able to apply at https://frontlinepay.mn.gov starting tomorrow, June 8, 2022. That means that Minnesota employers who are in the frontline industry sector (see my previous post), must provide notice by June 23, 2022.
MNDOLI has drafted the employer notice in several languages, which
June 23, 2022 Is Anticipated Deadline for Minnesota Frontline Worker Pay Notice
The Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry is indicating that the frontline worker pay application period will be open from June 8 to July 22, 2022. Within 15 days – June 23, 2022, employers in the applicable sectors (see my previous post) will need to post the notice. The notice will be available
Frontline Worker Pay Expected to Launch Mid-June
As promised, I’m sharing what I know. As of now, the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (MNDOLI) is indicating that their goal is to launch the frontline worker pay application mid-June (at which time the 45 day application period will begin). MNDOLI anticipates payments will be made late summer or early fall.
Minnesota Frontline Worker Pay – Employers Have 15 Days to Provide Notice
It’s been quiet around here (from a wage and hour standpoint) in Minnesota! I’ve had very little to blog about – no more! Governor Tim Walz recently signed a bill, Frontline Worker Payments, which will provide a payment to frontline workers up to $1,500. While the actual process is not yet up and running,
DOL Announces First Major Revisions to Davis-Bacon Act in 40 Years
Today, March 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that seeks to update the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBA). This NPRM is the first major revision to the DBA in over 40 years.
I’ll provide a more comprehensive blog soon of how this is going to affect