The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s (MnDOLI) May 31, 2018 Wage and Hour Bulletin reminds employers of teen working limitations, as schools are ending for the summer. Although I wrote about this topic recently in this blog post, as the teens start to flood the summer marketplace, I thought it important to share (and
The Teens Are Coming The Teens Are Coming!
It’s that time of year again. March Madness, spring break, and teens that are looking forward to summer and getting a job, or working extra hours at their current job during spring break. What does this mean as a Minnesota employer?
Wages – The youth wage rate is (as of January 1, 2018) $7.87/hr. for
Eating You Out of House and Home? Parents May Claim Minor’s Wages in Minnesota
As school is out for the summer and teens are hitting the workforce, employers may be asked to turn over the minor’s wages to his or her parent. Is this legal? Yes, according to the Minnesota Payment of Wages Act:
Any parent or guardian claiming the wages of a minor in service shall so notify