Fridays in Minnesota can be a time of anticipation to sneak out early and head up North. In April…not so much. Accordingly, I thought it would be fun to start a “Friday Fun Fact” post. I love practicing law because it’s just that – “practicing”. I get to learn new things every day, and so
Paying Teens To Work In Minnesota
As the snow has melted (though I suspect it’s not done), I’m hopefully optimistic that it will start to green up – and soon. As I see the various “help wanted” signs around town, I thought it may be time for a quick thought or two on paying teens in Minnesota this summer.
Define “Teen”
Minnesota Minimum Wage Report Issued – Noting Differences Between Federal and Minnesota Minimum Wage
On February 25, 2016, MNDOLI issued its 2015 Minnesota Minimum Wage Report. The report details trends and statistics with respect to minimum wage workers in Minnesota, but seemingly only to “toot” Minnesota’s own horn. Adjusted for inflation, Federal minimum wage has dropped 26% from 1974 to 2013, while Minnesota’s minimum wage is about 2% more than it was in 1974. This means that Minnesota’s employers are paying more now for minimum wage workers than it was in 1974.
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