During the 2024 state legislative session, the decision was made to remove the provisions for reduced minimum wages for small employers (those with annual gross revenues less than $500,000), employees under 18 years old, and those on J-1 visas and increase the state minimum wage for 2025.

Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the state's minimum wage rate will be raised to $11.13 per hour for all employers, regardless of size or industry. This includes youth and J-1 visa wages for hotels, motels, and lodging establishments. However, workers under age 20 may still receive a 90-day training wage, which will also increase from $8.85 to $9.08 per hour—a 2.6% increase in both rates.

According to Minnesota law, employers must visibly display state-mandated posters for their employees. According to the latest update, the minimum-wage poster will be available for download later this year.

In line with Minnesota's regulations on employee notices, employers must furnish employees with written updates before any wage changes take effect. Further information regarding this requirement can be found on the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry website.

As a reminder, Minneapolis and St. Paul have wage ordinances that require a higher minimum wage for work within their respective cities.