State reference · MN
Minnesota ADA + employment hiring law
Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minn. Stat. § 363A.08. Enforced by Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Minnesota Human Rights Act is codified at Minn. Stat. § 363A.08.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR)
Agency website: https://mn.gov/mdhr/
MDHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under Minn. Stat. § 363A.03 subd. 16.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Minnesota case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Minnesota-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Minnesota?
Minnesota Human Rights Act, codified at Minn. Stat. § 363A.08. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Minnesota?
Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR). MDHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Minnesota?
1+ employee under Minn. Stat. § 363A.03 subd. 16.
How does Minnesota interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Minnesota employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. MDHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Minnesota statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Minn. Stat. § 363A.08. Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) at https://mn.gov/mdhr/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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