News from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
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News from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
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September 2026"
Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 1, 2027
Minnesota's minimum-wage rate [ [link removed] ] will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2027, to $11.87 an hour for all employers in the state.
The 90-day training wage for workers under age 20 will increase to $9.68. These rates reflect a 3.99% increase.
The cities of Minneapolis [ [link removed] ]and St. Paul [ [link removed] ] have minimum-wage ordinances that require higher minimum-wage rates for work performed in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
* Read the complete news release [ [link removed] ].
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Workplace Rights Week is Sept. 13-19
This month celebrates Workplace Rights Week, Sept. 13-19. The week highlights the importance of educating workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Safe and healthy workplaces strengthen Minnesota's economy and communities, and it is essential Minnesotans understand their workplace rights and feel empowered to assert them.
Find more information at dli.mn.gov/rights-week [ [link removed] ].
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Webinar: Know your workplace rights
This webinar offers an overview of key workplace rights in Minnesota, including wage protections, safe working conditions, sick and safe time, and protections against retaliation.
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Sept. 23, 2-3 p.m. Register for the webinar [ [link removed] ].
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Attend a Workforce Community Conversation
Learn about Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline and how it can help your company meet its workforce needs. Events are scheduled at nine locations throughout Minnesota in September and October. Learn more and RSVP to attend [ [link removed] ].
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2026 Workers' Compensation Summit is Thursday, Oct. 22
The Department of Labor and Industry will host the 2026 Workers' Compensation Summit -- Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Solutions -- on Thursday, Oct. 22, in Bloomington, Minnesota. This one-day event is geared toward all workers' compensation stakeholders, including attorneys, employers, insurers, medical providers, rehabilitation providers, public officials and others. Learn more at dli.mn.gov/Summit [ [link removed] ].
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MNOSHA fatality, serious-injury investigation summaries online
Each month, Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) Compliance publishes current, updated summaries of its fatality investigations and serious-injury investigations.
For the federal-fiscal-year that began Oct. 1, 2025, MNOSHA has investigated 31 fatalities through Sept. 1.
The information provided about each investigation is: the inspection number, date of incident and worksite city; the type of business and number of employees; a description of the event; and the outcome of the MNOSHA Compliance investigation.
* View the summaries [ [link removed] ].
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Subscribe for news from DLI
Did you know the Department of Labor and Industry offers more than two dozen email lists you can subscribe to receive news targeted to specific groups? Learn more and sign up online [ [link removed] ].
The Department of Labor and Industry ensures Minnesota's work and living environments are equitable, healthy and safe.
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