MN Earned Sick & Safe Time…  Went into effect on Jan 1. The MN DOLI recently released their sample employee notice and poster. Notice of rights must be presented to employees and posted in a location where employees can easily see them in the employee’s primary language by Jan 1, 2024...

It is time to focus on wrapping up 2023 and gearing up for the new payroll year. There are certain payroll requirements you must complete. Use our end-of-year payroll checklist to complete all your payroll and 1099 tasks on time and set your business up for a successful new year.

Submitted by Federated Insurance

Amid ongoing inflation pressures, employees and employers alike can expect their health care costs to increase in 2024. Global professional services firm Aon reported that health care costs for employers will grow by 8.5% in 2024 (to more than $15,000 per employee), nearly double 2023’s figure. In line with those findings, the Business Group on Health’s 2024 Large Employer Health Care Strategy Survey predicts a 6% increase in health care costs in 2024.

We are going back to the island, Treasure Island Resort & Casino that is, for our Electrical Contractor’s Summit (formerly known as Partner & Profit) January 31 to February 2!

Immerse yourself in a variety of topics that will help support your journey to succeed in the electrical industry.

The Electrical Association Safety Committee and Federated Insurance are pleased to provide our members with a set of Electrical Toolbox Talks—topics for your safety meetings. This collection of safety talks is a collaborative effort between our Safety Committee, Federated Insurance Associated Risk Management Services Team, and Minnesota OSHA Consultation. 

Submitted by Michelle Dreier, Director of Member Engagement & Government Affairs

Construction has been an engine of job growth in Minnesota since 2011. Both the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act have provisions that increase the need for construction jobs. Inflation Reduction Act, despite its name, is more of a green jobs/clean energy jobs act.

 

Submitted by Jamie Quenzer, Director of Education

Electricians all over Minnesota are gearing up for a crucial license renewal cycle. The renewal process differs across categories, with distinct requirements for master electricians, journeyworker electricians, and apprentice electricians.

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