This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 2153) seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.03, subdivision 1, to prohibit job misclassification in employment. Specifically, it adds a provision stating that if an employer has a formal job classification and compensation plan, they cannot misrepresent an employee’s experience, job duties, or responsibilities by placing them in an incorrect job classification, category, or title.

The bill builds upon existing wage protection laws that already prohibit employers from: 1. Making employees provide receipts for wages greater than the amount actually paid. 2. Requiring employees to give back a portion of their wages. 3. Misrepresenting the wages an employee has been paid.

By including job misclassification as a prohibited practice, the bill aims to prevent employers from misrepresenting workers' roles, which could impact their pay, benefits, and job rights.