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Information for Newcomers

¡MCLA le da la bienvenida a Minnesota! Si usted es inmigrante, asilado, refugiado o se esté mudando de otro estado, esperamos que los siguientes recursos puedan ayudarlo a encontrar lo que necesita. Puede revisar la información de esta pagina en el PDF conectado aquí. 

MCLA welcomes you to Minnesota! Whether you are an immigrant, asylee, refugee, or relocating from another state, we hope that the following resources can help you find what you need. You can review the information on this page in the linked PDF here.

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Employment & Labor Rights

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Labor Protections and Employment Resources

Information regarding labor in Minnesota for ALL employees, regardless of immigration status.

Wage Theft 

Labor Standards will help you file a wage claim to resolve cases of unpaid wages. 
Contact for free help in filing a wage claim: 
Call 651-284-5075 or 800-342-5354 
Robos de salarios en Minnesota: información del trabajador | Wage theft in Minnesota: Worker information


MNOSHA Compliance 

Minnesota has its own Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA). Employees have the right to file complaints about workplace safety and health hazards. 
Call 651-284-5050 or 877-470-6742 | Email


Workers’ Compensation 

The Workers’ Compensation Division oversees and administers the workers’ compensation system in Minnesota. Worker’s Compensation Division Help Desk live support is available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 
Call 651-284-5005 (press 3) or 800-342-5354 (press 3) | Email 
Tiempo ganado de enfermedad y seguridad (ESST) | Earned sick and safe time (ESST) 
¿Está embarazada o es madre primeriza? | Are you pregnant or a new parent? 
Lo que necesita saber sobre la situación laboral en la industria de la construcción | Navigating employment status in the construction industry


Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act

Information on the Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act. 
For questions about the act, contact DLI's Labor Standards Division at: 
Labor Standards Division, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, 443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN 55155; 
651-284-5075; 
dli.laborstandards@state.mn.us

Employment Rights and Resources

State Offices

CareerForce - Find a CareerForce center near you

CareerOneStop - Find job openings, research careers, and find training in Minnesota

Local Government and Non-profit Community Organizations

CAPI USA - Brooklyn Center (HQ)

5930 Brooklyn Boulevard 
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 
612.721.0122


CAPI USA - Minneapolis

3702 East Lake Street 
Minneapolis, MN 55406 
612.721.0122


Hennepin County Office of Multicultural Services

2215 East Lake Street 
Minneapolis MN 55407 
612-348-2193 
oms@hennepin.us


International Institute of Minnesota

1694 Como Avenue 
St Paul MN 55108 
651.647.0191


Lutheran Social Services - Center for Changing Lives

2400 Park Avenue South 
Minneapolis MN 55404 
612.879.5200 
tec@lssmn.org

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