How we help employees

The City of Minneapolis continues to update the laws that protect employees. Our division of the Civil Rights Department enforces these laws:

• • Paid sick leave
  • Minimum wage
  • Wage theft prevention 

How we help employers

We let employers know how to follow City of Minneapolis labor standards for employees. The City has:

• Given free consultations to businesses:
  • 4,000 consultations to date
  • Educates businesses on labor standards
• Sponsored a small business program that funds:
  • Payroll processing
  • Bookkeeping services
• Created resources to help employers follow the laws:
  • Templates
  • Checklists
  • Sample policies