News from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry



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News from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry



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September 2025"

*Workplace Rights Week is Sept. 21-27*

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Join the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for Workplace Rights Week, Sept. 21-27, 2025 -- a week dedicated to raising awareness about workplace protections across the state. We will visit businesses and community organizations, conduct webinars, mobile clinics and a Facebook Live Q&A focused on wage and hour rights.

This statewide initiative is an opportunity to educate both workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities. Safe and healthy workplaces are essential to strong communities and a thriving economy. View the full schedule and register at dli.mn.gov/rights-week [ [link removed] ].





Webinar -- Labor standards for young workers and their families in Minnesota:  Child labor laws, school activities leave and more

Join us for a webinar about Minnesota labor laws affecting young workers and their families. We will cover child labor rules, school activities leave and key resources to help workers, parents and employers understand and follow the law.


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Sept. 11, from 10-11 a.m. Register for the webinar [ [link removed] ].

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Workforce Community Conversations scheduled

Six Workforce Community Conversation events are scheduled throughout Minnesota where you can Learn about Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline and how it can help your company meet its workforce needs. Attendees are invited to share their unique workforce challenges and successes and network with other business leaders. View dates and locations [ [link removed] ].

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Apprenticeship events for new, prospective programs

Join representatives from Apprenticeship Minnesota and partner organizations at an event to learn more about the earn-and-learn model of workforce training. View the schedule and register to attend [ [link removed] ].

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CCLD Fall Seminar offered at six locations

Registration is open for the Construction Codes and Licensing Division's (CCLD's) Fall Seminar [ [link removed] ] designed for construction and building industry professionals. Gain insights into the development of national and state building codes and learn how you can be a part of the process. Additionally, hear about important code changes and updates for inspectors and contractors.

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MNOSHA fatality, serious-injury investigation summaries online

Each month, Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) Compliance publishes current, updated summaries of its fatality investigations and serious-injury investigations.

For the federal-fiscal-year that began Oct. 1, 2024, MNOSHA has investigated 17 fatalities through Aug. 29.

The information provided about each investigation is:  the inspection number, date of incident and worksite city; the type of business and number of employees; a description of the event; and the outcome of the MNOSHA Compliance investigation.


* View the summaries [ [link removed] ].

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Did you know the Department of Labor and Industry offers more than two dozen email lists you can subscribe to receive news targeted to specific groups? Learn more and sign up online [ [link removed] ].




The Department of Labor and Industry ensures Minnesota’s work and living environments are equitable, healthy and safe.







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