Minnesota Minimum Wage Act
Minn. Stat. 177.24
Regulatory Snapshot: Minnesota Minimum Wage Act
Minnesota Minimum Wage Act (Minn. Stat. 177.24) is an enacted law in Minnesota under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2014-05-12 and becomes effective on 2025-01-01. Minnesota currently reports 5 tracked regulations with 5 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Minnesota within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in Minn. Stat. 177.24 itself.
Applicability under Minnesota Minimum Wage Act: All Minnesota employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: DLI enforcement. Private right of action. Back pay + penalties. Notable exemptions: Youth under 18 (90-day youth rate). Seasonal resorts (reduced rates)..
Summary
Minnesota minimum wage $11.13/hr small employers, $10.85/hr macro large (2025). Annually indexed. No separate tipped wage.
Key Requirements
Large employers (≥10K annual revenue): $11.13/hr. Small: $10.85/hr. No tipped credit — servers get full rate. Annual August 1 indexing.
Penalties
DLI enforcement. Private right of action. Back pay + penalties.
Applicability
All Minnesota employers.
Exemptions
Youth under 18 (90-day youth rate). Seasonal resorts (reduced rates).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Minnesota is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Minnesota Minimum Wage Act enacted?
Minnesota Minimum Wage Act was enacted on 2014-05-12 and became effective on 2025-01-01. It was introduced as Minn. Stat. 177.24.
What are the penalties for violating Minnesota Minimum Wage Act?
DLI enforcement. Private right of action. Back pay + penalties. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Minnesota Minimum Wage Act apply to small businesses?
All Minnesota employers. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Minnesota compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Minnesota has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 5 enacted regulations out of 5 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Minnesota Minimum Wage Act?
The official text of Minnesota Minimum Wage Act (Minn. Stat. 177.24) is available from the Minnesota legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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