Minimum Wage in Chippewa County, Minnesota

Montevideo, Minnesota 56265

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Chippewa County, MN Minimum Wage and Wage Claims

What Is the Minimum Wage in Chippewa County, MN?

You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether set by your city, county, or state government. (Most cities and counties don’t have their own minimum wage laws.)

Minnesota Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Minnesota is $10.85 an hour; for employers with annual sales volume of less than $500,000, the state minimum wage is $8.85 an hour. Because both of these rates are higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in Minnesota must be paid at least $10.85 or $8.85 an hour, depending on their employer's sales. 

Visit https://www.dli.mn.gov/minwage to find out more about the minimum wage in Minnesota.

What Is the Tipped Minimum Wage in Chippewa County, MN?

Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't. 

Minnesota Tipped Minimum Wage

The tipped minimum wage in Minnesota is the same as the regular minimum wage: $10.85 an hour. Tips don't count against the employer's obligation to pay the minimum wage. 

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Who Enforces Chippewa County, MN Minimum Wage Laws?

Minnesota Enforcement Agency

If you have questions about Minnesota's minimum wage, contact the

Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry

URL: https://www.dli.mn.gov/

Phone: 651-284-5070

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
443 Lafayette Road N.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Email: dli.laborstandards@state.mn.us

How to File a Wage Claim in Chippewa County, MN

If you were not paid the minimum wage in Chippewa County, MN, you may have the right to file a wage claim or complaint with a government agency. Be sure to look at the wage claim materials (below) for the agency that enforces the law you believe was violated, whether city, county, or state. 

All jurisdictions impose a time limit on how far back you may claim unpaid wages, so it's important to file your claim quickly. There may be other restrictions on the claims you may file, such as dollar-amount limits or limits on the agency’s ability to force employers to comply with the law. You may be required to ask your employer to pay you correctly before you file a claim. And, you almost always have the option to go straight to court and file a lawsuit instead of filing a wage claim with a government agency. For these reasons, it often makes sense to talk to an experienced wage and hour lawyer to make sure you know all of your options, understand the strength of your claims, and decide how to proceed.

Filing a Wage Claim with the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry

The Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry has posted information on filing a wage claim at its website.  

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Get Help With Chippewa County, MN Wage Claims and Lawsuits

If you are considering filing a wage claim or lawsuit, you may want to speak to a local wage and hour attorney. The resources below can help you find a lawyer near you.

Chippewa County, MN Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance

Legal aid offices provide free legal assistance to low-income people. Typically, you must qualify for legal aid based on your income. Visit to find local resources and legal aid offices.

Some law schools have free legal clinics that provide assistance with specific problems, including wage and hour issues and other employment matters. Find a list of law schools offering legal clinics on a variety of issues at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono.

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Chippewa County, MN Lawyer Directories

Lawyer Referral Services in Minnesota. Check with the Minnesota State Bar Association for information on lawyer referral services in Chippewa County, MN. Lawyer referral services match people with attorneys who specialize in particular legal fields, such as wage and hour law.

NELA’s “Find-A-Lawyer” Service. Search the National Employment Lawyer’s Association’s membership to find Chippewa County, MN lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.


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