Minnesota Contractor charged with Wage Theft
September 4th, 2025
Contributor: Colin Stephenson
Minnesota Contractor charged with Wage Theft In a press conference yesterday, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced eight felony charges against a MN contractor, including wage theft, tax evasion, and insurance fraud. The complaint alleges stole…
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Roofers: Before You Knock, Know the Rules!
August 1st, 2025
Contributor: Nikki Murray
Roofers – going door-to-door in Minnesota to offer roofing services? Make sure you’re following ALL applicable state laws and local ordinances — especially when insurance claims are involved. State Requirements Be licensed by the MN Departm…
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Categories: Construction
Minnesota Expands Misclassification Enforcement
July 24th, 2025
Contributor: Colin Stephenson
MN lawmakers doubled down on misclassification enforcement in the June 2025 Jobs Bill, expanding penalties, granting DLI new funding, new personnel, and “rapid response” powers, promising faster investigation of complaints and immediate stop wo…
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Why Minnesota Business Owners Must Prioritize Worker Classification Compliance
June 23rd, 2025
Why Minnesota Business Owners Must Prioritize Worker Classification Compliance Minnesota’s new misclassification law is transforming how companies engage independent contractors and employees—specifically in construction, trades, and gig work. Co…
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Categories: Construction
Dealing with Tariffs and Price Changes in Construction
May 27th, 2025
Contributor: John Greniuk
Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unpredictable tariffs have created new challenges for the construction industry. With fluctuating costs on materials like steel, lumber, stone, and even essential machinery and tools, navigating today’…
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Interior Designers Need to be Licensed Contractors
March 14th, 2025
Contributor: John Greniuk
Interior Designers Need to be Licensed Contractors Under Minnesota law, anyone managing two or more trades on a job site needs to be a licensed General Contractor. Minnesota Law Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry (“DOLI”) mandates…
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UPDATE on Misclassification Lawsuit
March 7th, 2025
Contributor: John Greniuk
Recent Update on Misclassification Lawsuit On March 5th, the Court DENIED the Motion for the Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction on the Misclassification Lawsuit. This means that the potential stay (temporary pause) mentioned in…
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Minnesota Builders Challenge Misclassification Law
February 18th, 2025
Contributor: Colin Stephenson
UPDATE on misclassification lawsuit – as we await the ruling, contractors need to remember that any decision will apply only to the 14-point test and not to any of the other reporting requirements, related laws and penalties. TL;DR: Pending law…
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FinCEN Updates: BOI Filing
December 23rd, 2024
Contributor: John Greniuk
Ongoing litigation in Texas stops the clock on BOI filing for small businesses. The U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas granted a nationwide preliminary injunction suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”):…
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Categories: Business
Misclassification Law Will Transform the MN Construction Industry
May 28th, 2024
TL;DR The Employee Misclassification Law will transform the MN construction industry. The agencies involved have extraordinary powers to police it. Contractors need to be prepared to provide extensive documentation on demand to avoid potentially crus…
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