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Minnesota Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: Minn. Stat. § 177.24
Minnesota minimum wage ($10.85/hr large employer, $8.85 small employer). Tip credits are strictly prohibited statewide. Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) applies.
Employee Statutory Rights (MN)
- ✓ Prohibition of tip credits; full minimum wage must be paid directly.
- ✓ Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) accrual (1h per 30h worked).
- ✓ 1.5x regular pay for hours over 48/wk under state law or 40/wk under FLSA.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (MN)
- § Pay full statutory minimum wage regardless of tips.
- § Provide ESST notice and track leave on paystubs.
- § Provide wage notice at start of employment.
Minnesota Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation Minn. Stat. § 177.24, the 2026 minimum wage in Minnesota is $10.85 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Minnesota mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Minnesota follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Minnesota take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Minnesota strictly prohibits tip credits. Employers must pay tipped staff the full statutory minimum wage of $10.85/hr in direct cash pay before tips.
Common Minnesota Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Attempting tip credit deductions against Minnesota minimum wage.
Failing to comply with Minneapolis or St. Paul local wage ordinances.
ESST tracking omissions.
Did Your Employer Violate Minnesota Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from Minn. Stat. § 177.24
Based on Minnesota labor code standards (Minn. Stat. § 177.24), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Minnesota
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & MN Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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