What can a former employer say about you in Minnesota?

Minnesota statutes allow an employer to give reference information including dates of employment, compensation history, job description and duties, training and education provided, and documented acts of illegal conduct, as long as the same information is mailed to the employee at the same time.

When do you have to pay an employee in Minnesota?

Payment of wages due. A terminated employee’s paycheck must be paid within 24 hours of the employee’s demand for wages (see Minnesota Statutes 181.13). If an employee quits, wages are due on the next pay period that is more than five days after quitting.

What do you need to know about Minnesota labor laws?

Minnesota labor laws require employers to provide specific labor standards for their employees’ protection, depending on the number of workers within the organization and other factors. The legal requirements are for minimum wage, overtime, meals and breaks, sick leave, holiday leave, and more. Minimum Wage.

Can a Minnesota resident work in another state?

Residents Working Outside Minnesota If an employee lives in Minnesota but works in another state, you may need to withhold tax for the state the employee is working in, for Minnesota, or for both. Note: If you employ a Minnesota resident who works in Michigan or North Dakota, see Withholding Fact Sheet 20, Reciprocity – Employee Withholding.

How to contact Minnesota Department of Labor and employment?

An employer must give a truthful reason why an employee was terminated, if requested in writing by the employee within 15 working-days of termination. The employer has 10 working-days from receipt of the request to give a truthful reason in writing for the termination. Contact us at [email protected], 651-284-5070 or 800-342-5354.

Where to get an Employer’s Guide to employment law issues in Minnesota?

An Employer’s Guide to EMPLOYMENT LAW ISSUES IN MINNESOTA is available without charge from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Small Business Assistance Office 1st National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200, St. Paul, MN 55101-1351

Can a company fire an employee in Minnesota?

Employment termination Minnesota is an employment “at will” state. An employee can quit for any reason; an employer can fire any employee for any reason as long as that reason is not illegal, such as discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.