New Federal Contractor Rule Proposed — What Minnesota Builders Should Know
March 4th, 2026
Contributor: Nikki Murray
In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a new rule that could change how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors under federal law. This news has many contractors asking the same question: Will this change Minne…
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Categories: Construction
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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HF 4444: Encouraging Developments for MN Independent Contractors
April 24th, 2024
TL;DR A handful of significant alterations to HF 4444 in recent days have improved the outlook for MN independent contractors. Although the fundamentals of the bill remain the same, and MN independent contractors still need clarification in multiple…
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Categories: Construction
HF 4444: What Contractors Need to Know
March 18th, 2024
Newly proposed Minnesota legislation has made it clear that the old ways of conducting business as a contractor may soon be over. HF 4444 proposes perhaps the most expansive changes in Minnesota construction law ever. The bill alleges to do so by for…
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Categories: Construction
