Minnesota Government Agencies

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1. Discrimination/Harassment

For more information about filing a discrimination or harassment claim in Minnesota, see our page on filing a discrimination complaint: Minnesota

Discrimination/Harassment – State Agency

Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) Freeman Building, 625 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651-539-1100 Toll free: 1-800-657-3704 TTY: 1-800-627-3529 Fax: 651-296-9042

Web Address: http://www.humanrights.state.mn.us

Agency Description/Mission: MDHR’s mission is to stop illegal discrimination and promote equal opportunity for all people in Minnesota. We provide statewide leadership aimed at eliminating discrimination and intergroup conflict. We inform and educate the public about their rights and responsibilities under the Human Rights Act.

Discrimination/Harassment – Local Offices of Federal Agency (EEOC)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Minneapolis Area Office Towle Building 330 South Second Avenue, Suite 720 Minneapolis, MN 55401-2224 Phone: 1-800-669-4000 Fax: 612-335-4044 TTY: 1-800-669-6820

For more information about this agency, see the EEOC section of our page on federal agencies

2. Safety & Health (workplace health & safety complaints and information)

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA)

St. Paul Office 443 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4307 Phone: (651) 284-5050 Toll-Free: (877) 470-6742 Fax: (651) 282-5405

Duluth Office 5 N. Third Ave. W., Suite 402 Duluth, MN 55802-1611 Phone: (218) 723-4678

Mankato Office 410 Jackson Street, Suite 520 Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: (507) 389-6501 E-Mail: OSHA.Compliance@state.mn.us

Web Address: http://www.doli.state.mn.us/MnOsha.asp

Agency Description/Mission: The mission of Minnesota OSHA is to make sure every worker in the state has a safe and healthful workplace. Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) is committed to helping Minnesotans improve workplace safety and health. Some of these services include outreach, consultation and enforcement efforts.

You have the right to a safe and healthful workplace

MNOSHA Handouts & Safety Information

3. Unemployment Insurance

Minnesota Department of Economic Security 390 N. Robert Street, 5th Floor St. Paul, MN 55101 Teleclaim (Twin Cities Metro Area): (651) 296-3644 Teleclaim (Greater Minnesota): (877) 898-9090 TTY (Twin Cities Metro Area): (651) 634-5062 TTY (Greater Minnesota): (877) 360-1919

Web Address: http://www.uimn.org/uimn/

Apply for Benefits

Frequently Asked Questions About Unemployment Benefits

Unemployment Benefits Handbook

Customer Service

Second Language Forms (Spanish, Somali & Hmong)

4. Wage and Hour/Labor Standards Violations

Wage and Hour/Labor Standards – State Agency

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Labor Standards 443 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: (651) 284-5005 or 1-800-342-5354 Email: DLI.LaborStandards@state.mn.us Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E-Mail: DLI.Laborstandards@state.mn.us

Web Address: http://www.dli.mn.gov/LaborLaw.asp

Employee Rights

Know Your Rights

Minimum Wage Law

Wage and Hour/Labor Standards – Local Offices of Federal Agency (DOL)

U.S. Department of Labor

ESA Wage & Hour Division

Minneapolis District Office US Dept. of Labor Wage & Hour Division Tri-Tech Center, Suite 920 331 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55401-2233

For more information about this agency, see the U.S. Department of Labor section of our page on federal agencies

5. Workers’ Compensation (for job-related injuries or illness)

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Division of Workers’ Compensation 443 Lafayette Road North St. Paul, MN 55155-4319 Phone: (651) 284-5232 Toll-Free: (800) 342-5354 E-Mail: DLI.Workcomp@state.mn.us

Web Address: http://www.dli.mn.gov/WorkComp.asp

Minnesota Workers’ Compensation System Employee Information Sheet

An Employee’s Guide to the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation System

Resource Guide: Workers’ Compensation Contacts