A young woman wearing a white apron, purple headband and disposable blue gloves scores loaves of bread before placing them in a commercial oven at a bakery.
A young woman wearing a white apron, purple headband and disposable blue gloves scores loaves of bread before placing them in a commercial oven at a bakery.

Ensuring Fair Work

The Labor Standards Division oversees the City of Saint Paul's Minimum Wage and Earned Sick and Safe Time ordinances. The division is a resource for workers and businesses in Saint Paul to provide education on requirements and investigate complaints. 

Wage Theft Administrative Rules Now Open for Public Comment

Submit your feedback today!

The Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) Department has drafted Administrative Rules for the Wage Theft Ordinance, and the proposed rules are now available for public comment until February 13, 2025.  

We encourage all interested parties to review the proposed rules and submit their feedback through the online form.

View Admin. Rules & Submit your feedback!

How to File a Labor Standards Complaint

Employees who work in the City of Saint Paul can file a complaint if they believe their employer isn’t complying with the City’s minimum wage or ESST ordinance. Concerned third parties can also file a complaint.

The Labor Standards Division may start an investigation independently or after evaluating a complaint. The City does not disclose the name of complainants unless required by the investigation. If required, the City will ask the complainant's permission before naming them.

For questions on the complaint process visit the Labor Standards Complaint Process page.

There are several ways to file a complaint:

Electronic Complaint Form

Individuals can file an electronic complaint to the Labor Standards team.

Complaint via Phone Call

Individuals can receive assistance from a Labor Standards Investigator via phone call.

Phone: 651-266-8966

HREEO’s office is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. 

Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and assistance, including language assistance, are available upon request. 

Email the Complaint Form

Individuals can complete the Complaint Form linked below and email the completed form to the Labor Standards team. 

Labor Standards Complaint Form - English  Labor Standards Complaint Form - Hmong

Labor Standards Complaint Form - Karen Labor Standards Complaint Form - Spanish

Labor Standards Complaint Form - Somali

Complaint forms can be emailed to: LaborStandards@stpaul.gov  

In-Person Complaint

Individuals can receive assistance from a Labor Standards Investigator at the HREEO office in Saint Paul City Hall.

St. Paul City Hall
Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) 
15 W Kellogg Blvd.
Office 280
Saint Paul, MN 55102

HREEO’s office is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Call us to schedule an appointment.

Walk-ins are welcome Monday- Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and assistance, including language assistance, are available upon request. 

Poster to Display in the Workplace

The Earned Sick and Same Time (ESST) and Minimum Wage ordinances require that employers give employees notice about their rights. The Department offers this poster to employers to meet this requirement. Employers must display the poster in English and any other languages as needed. Please contact the Department if you need the poster translated into another language. 

Join the Labor Standards Advisory Committee

The Labor Standards Advisory Committee (LSAC) advises and supports our Labor Standards Enforcement and Education Division. LSAC balances the interests of businesses and employees in the City of Saint Paul to support the business community and promote a just and safe work environment. Typical duties include:

  • Advise and support the Labor Standards division in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and rules related to Minimum Wage and ESST.
  • Assess division policies and initiatives on an ongoing basis to provide feedback on success and opportunities for improvement.
  • Recommend actions the Labor Standards Division can take to improve community outreach and education efforts.
    Explore and recommend opportunities and resources to help small businesses reduce costs, increase revenue, and make it easier for businesses to operate within the City of Saint Paul.
  • Assist the Labor Standards Division with establishing and strengthening community partnerships.
  • Engage business owners, workers, and community stakeholders on current and future labor standards practices, industry-specific working conditions, and worker safety.

LSAC meetings are scheduled to occur in person on the second Thursday of every month. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Initial terms are two to three years. All other terms are two years, with a three-term limit.

All are welcome to apply. Language assistance and accommodations are available by request. To request an accommodation, please contact us at LaborStandards@ci.stpaul.mn.us or call 651-266-8966. 

Apply to Join the Labor Standards Advisory Committee

Last Edited: November 15, 2024