Minnesota Construction Laborer Overtime & Pay Rules
Side-by-side statutory audit of Construction Laborer hourly wages, 1.5x overtime thresholds, shift benchmarks ($22.50/hr median), and meal break penalty pay under Minn. Stat. § 177.24.
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In Minnesota, a Construction Laborer is entitled to a minimum statutory base wage of $10.85/hr (State industry median: $22.50/hr). Overtime is calculated at 1.5x regular rate after 40 hours per week under Minn. Stat. § 177.24.
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FLSA Exemption & Overtime Rules for Construction Laborers in Minnesota
Non-Exempt (Eligible for 1.5x Overtime & Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages)
Manual labor positions cannot be classified as exempt executive or administrative employees under 29 CFR § 541.3.
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.
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