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Minnesota: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Workers' comp deadlines · Workers' comp benefits · Paid leave programs · Minimum wage · Final paycheck rules · Unemployment benefits · Meal break laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws · Noncompete laws
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| Tell your employer | 14 days for full benefits; 180 days at the latest |
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| File a claim | 3 years after employer's report, no later than 6 years after injury |
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| Waiting period | 3 days |
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| Waiting days paid back | After 10 days |
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| Max weekly benefit (2026) | – |
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| State program | Minnesota Paid Leave |
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| Status | Paying benefits since Jan. 1, 2026 |
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Minimum wage Checked on official source
| State minimum wage | $11.41 |
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| Next change | $11.87 on Jan. 1, 2027 |
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| If you are fired | Within 24 hours of a written demand |
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| If you quit | First regular payday (no later than 20 days in some cases) |
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| Maximum weekly benefit | $611 (up to $948 for higher earners) |
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| How long it lasts | 9 to 26 weeks |
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| Meal break required | Enough unpaid time to eat a meal, for 8+ consecutive hours |
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| Minimum cash wage | $11.41 |
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| Most tips can count | None: full minimum before tips |
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| Required frequency | At least every 31 days |
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| Paid rest break | Paid time to use the restroom within each 4 hours |
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