Will Minnesota OSHA rules go beyond the federal mandate? Join this webinar for an update on the president's Emergency Temporary Standard for businesses with 100 or more employees that requires workers to either be vaccinated or to test weekly for COVID-19. Click to register.

There were over 119,000 job openings in the Metro Area during Q2 2021 - a record high. There were .6 job seekers to every job opening in the region; during the recession, there were 8 seekers for every job opening. Job openings increased 81% between Q2 2020 and Q2 2021. Find out more about job vacancy trends by watching this video by Tim O’Neill, DEED regional labor market analyst. 

Minnesota's minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation beginning Jan. 1, 2022, to $10.33 an hour for large employers and $8.42 an hour for other state minimum wages. The state's free, mandatory minimum-wage poster has been updated and is available to print or order from the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).

Email:  dli.laborstandards@state.mn.us

Website:  www.dli.mn.gov

Check out the latest news from Minnesota Occupational Health. MOH teams with employers, workers, insurers, health and safety leaders, and medical specialists to deliver focused and integrated occupational health services.

Take a look at training opportunities and business resources available through the SBA's Minnesota District Office and their partners.

Join CAP for a night of bingo at Shakopee Brewhall! Bingo games are $12 each (10 games total) and 100% of bingo card proceeds will be donated to CAP. Bingo prizes include gift cards to local businesses! You support will enable CAP to assist and empower people to achieve social and economic well-being in partnership with our community.