News from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
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News from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
"August 2022"
Frontline Worker Pay application closes; appeals period expected Aug. 16-31
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At the close of the Frontline Worker Pay application at 5 p.m. (CT), July 22, 2022, nearly 1.2 million active submissions had been received?for consideration of payment during an extremely successful 45-day application period -- and just 12 weeks?since the day the program was signed into law.
Applications will now be processed and verified before a 15-day appeal period begins for those whose application has been denied.
The appeal period is anticipated to be Tuesday, Aug. 16, through Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. (CT).
Read FAQs about what's next for the program, including information about denials and appeals, at?dli.mn.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/fwp_faqs_denial_appeal.pdf [ [link removed] ].
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Roslyn Robertson
DLI commissioner to retire
Commissioner Roslyn Robertson, who has served for more than 34 years at DLI, will retire Aug. 12, 2022.
Governor Tim Walz thanked Commissioner Robertson for her decades of service to Minnesota.
"Commissioner Robertson's years of work to improve workplace safety have made Minnesotans safer on the job," said Gov. Walz. "From her work to educate employees about their rights, to heading up the Frontline Worker Pay program, I am incredibly grateful for her decades of service and dedication to our state."
* Read the full announcement from the Governor's Office [ [link removed] ].
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Webinars about wage, hour laws for nursing employees, teen workers
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is hosting webinars this month that will review wage and hour laws for pregnant workers and nursing employees, as well as employment laws for teens. Learn more:??[link removed] [ [link removed] ].
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New edition of Apprenticeship Works newsletter available
The newest edition of the Apprenticeship Works newsletter [ [link removed] ] includes stories about apprentice graduations, a nursing student to transitioned to the trades, apprentices building landmarks in their communities, and more.
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Introduction to Apprenticeship webinar
Join Apprenticeship Minnesota on Aug. 31, 2022, for the next?Introduction to Apprenticeship webinar [ [link removed] ]?and learn how registered apprenticeship is a great strategy to meet your company's needs for skilled workers. Presenters will feature a community-based organization during the event.
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Workers' Compensation Summit planning, registration underway
Details are coming together for the DLI Workers' Compensation Summit, Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center. The one-day event is geared toward all workers' compensation stakeholders, including employers, insurers, providers, employee representatives, public officials and others. DLI is again excited to offer organizations two ways to showcase their company and support this important event, either as an exhibitor at the Summit or a sponsor behind the scenes.
* Registration, the vendor application, the schedule and topics, and further information about the Summit is available at www.dli.mn.gov/Summit [ [link removed] ].??
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Save the date:? Dual-Training Pipeline Industry Forums
Save-the-date for Minnesota-Dual-Training Pipeline Industry Forums scheduled for October. Advanced manufacturing and agriculture industry forums are on Oct. 25, 2022. Health care and technology industry forums are Oct. 26, 2022.?Learn more about the events. [ [link removed] ]
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New edition of "Safety Lines" newsletter available
The newest edition of "Safety Lines" [ [link removed] ], the quarterly newsletter from Minnesota OSHA, was recently published. Included in this edition:? how to recognize and prevent heat stress; statistics about how teens get injured at work; worksites recognized for safety and health achievements; events and training opportunities; and more.
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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, 2021, MNOSHA has investigated 45?fatalities through July 27.
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] ].
The Department of Labor and Industry ensures Minnesota?s work and living environments are equitable, healthy and safe.
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