Effective today, December 11, 2020, the State of Minnesota will start processing and allowing unemployment compensation applications from high school students. While state law has not allowed high school students unemployment compensation since 1998, the Minnesota Court of Appeals recently held that they are eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). This is federal monies as
Minnesota Employers – Don’t Forget Youth Work Rules Change During the School Year!
Well, summer went by way to fast, and the kids are back in school. I’ve had a few parents of teens mention they cannot believe their kid is being scheduled to work until 10:30 p.m. at night – closing up nonetheless! Is that okay? Depends. Minnesota employers should recall that youth work rules change during
What Hours Can Minnesota Teens Work This Summer?
As kids flock to Valleyfair today, one thing is clear…schools out for summer! [I really need a guitar riff here]. What hours can our teens work? Teens ages 16 and 17 have NO restrictions during the summer! So, schedule away! I’m sure their parents will be more than grateful. However, teens ages 14 and 15