Minnesota Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

Overtime

Minnesota follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.

Minimum Wage

Minnesota sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25 and updates it periodically — confirm the current figure before running payroll.

Breaks

Minnesota requires meal breaks for longer shifts and paid rest breaks.

Paid Sick Leave & Final Pay

Minnesota mandates paid sick leave. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.

Minnesota Labor-Law Snapshot

A quick Minnesota snapshot: the minimum wage is $11.41/hour (about $4.16 above the federal $7.25) (higher in Minneapolis and St. Paul), overtime is about $17.12/hour, Minnesota mandates paid sick leave (typically ~1 hour earned per 30 worked), and a final paycheck is due immediately (within 24 hours of the employee's demand) on discharge.

For Minnesota employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, sick-leave accrual, final pay, and break records. Minnesota requires meal breaks on longer shifts and requires paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday when an employee resigns. Confirm current Minnesota figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More Minnesota Guides

Labor Law Overview in Other States

Minnesota Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions