Construction employers should be aware of the new independent contractor test for construction employees and the broadening of power for the commissioner of labor and industry (“Commissioner”) to issue stop work orders on construction sites, both of which are set to be effective on March 1, 2025.

The Minnesota Department of Commerce will hold six public forums to inform the design of Minnesota’s Home Energy Rebate programs. The forums are free to attend, and everyone is welcome to submit comments.

You’re invited to our upcoming regional event! Join us on Thursday, August 22 (5-8pm) at Sunken Ship Brewing in Princeton, Minnesota. Food and drink tickets will be provided. The brewery has plenty of lawn space so we will be able to play rolle bolle! It will be a great opportunity to mingle with others in the industry. We hope to see you there!

Millions of U.S. employees are exposed to heat in their workplaces. Although heat-related illness is preventable, thousands of workers become ill each year while working in hot or humid conditions and some cases are fatal. Nearly three out of four fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work because new and returning employees have not built a tolerance to the heat gradually, known as “acclimatization.”

Electrical Association recently participated in Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence’s Energy CTE Conference called E3 Energy Education for Educators. Educators had a phenomenal experience learning about careers in energy.

Registration for our apprentice program is now open! You can register online or with our PDF form and email it to info@electricalassociation.com. Register before AUGUST 7 to receive $50 off tuition for each apprentice. Classes start September 24!