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This bill amends Minnesota's existing labor law to expand protections against job misclassification, which occurs when employers intentionally categorize workers in ways that misrepresent their actual job duties or experience. Specifically, the bill adds a fourth prohibited practice to section 181.03, making it illegal for employers with a formal job classification system to place an employee in a job classification, job category, or provide a job title that deliberately misrepresents the employee's true experience or actual job responsibilities. This new provision is designed to prevent employers from manipulating job titles or classifications in ways that could potentially undermine fair compensation, mislead employees, or circumvent proper wage and classification standards. The amendment builds upon existing prohibitions that already prevent employers from fraudulently misrepresenting wages, demanding rebates, or attempting to make wages appear different from what was actually paid. By explicitly addressing job misclassification, the bill aims to increase transparency and fairness in workplace job designations.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2153&ssn=0&y=2025