Minimum wage and hours worked Minimum wage applies to all hours worked, which generally include: • Time spent performing duties for the employer. • Required training or meetings. • Certain on call or waiting periods when the employee is not free to use the time for their own purposes. • Time the employee is required to remain on or so near the employer’s premises that they cannot effectively use the time for their own benefit. Employers must keep accurate records of hours worked and wages paid for all non exempt employees, consistent with both federal and Minnesota recordkeeping requirements. Posting requirements Employers must post current notices of applicable federal and Minnesota minimum wage requirements and other required labor standards notices in conspicuous places where employees can readily see them. Using outdated posters can lead to penalties. Updated posters are available at no cost from: • The U.S. Department of Labor (DLI) (federal workplace posters) - Workplace Posters • The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (state labor standards notices and posters) - Workplace Notices and Posters Employers should periodically check these agencies’ websites to ensure that posted notices are current. Wages paid using payroll card accounts Minnesota law permits employers to pay wages through payroll card accounts , subject to specific protections for employees. Key requirements include: • Use of a payroll card account must be voluntary ; it cannot be a condition of hire or continued employment. • Before using payroll cards, an employer must: • Register with DLI as required; and • Provide a written disclosure, in plain language, explaining all available wage payment options and all fees that may apply to the payroll card. • Employees must consent in writing before wages are paid via payroll card, and employers must retain a copy of the signed disclosure and provide one to the employee. • Employers may not charge employees initiation, participation, loading, or similar fees for receiving wages via payroll card. Payroll card issuers may not charge inactivity or dormancy fees, and no undisclosed fees may be deducted.
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