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If your business is considering bidding on state-funded or public construction projects in Minnesota, understanding prevailing wage requirements is essential. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) recently released the 2026 certified p… Read More

Minnesota’s construction industry has a growing problem – and state lawmakers are taking notice. A new law, effective January 1, 2026, aims to crack down on fraudulent or misleading workers’ compensation insurance policies, often called “… Read More

In a press conference yesterday, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced eight felony charges against an MN contractor, including wage theft, tax evasion, and insurance fraud. The complaint alleges stolen wages in excess of $250k through “under-… Read More

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… Read More

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’… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More