New Wage Theft Ordinance Strengthens Worker Protections
Ordinance brings Saint Paul in alignment with state wage theft law, giving city capacity to investigate
Labor Standards Complaint Process
The Labor Standards Division enforces the City’s Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) and Minimum Wage ordinances and investigates potential violations. The division is committed to working closely with Saint Paul employers and employees to educate them on labor standards requirements and fairly resolve complaints.
Throughout the investigation, a labor standards investigator will work closely with the employer and complainant to ensure they understand the process and expectations.