Employer Liability: Minnesota

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Mark Mathison, Lathrop GPM

Summary

• The Minnesota Labor Relations Act (MLRA) provides emergency relief to control unfair labor practices. See Unfair Labor Practices.
• Certain employees may pursue hybrid labor claims in Minnesota courts. See Hybrid Labor Claims.
• Minnesota provides whistleblower protection to employees who report a violation or suspected violation of law. This protection applies equally to public and private employees. See Employers Prohibited from Retaliating Against Whistleblowers.