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    State Agencies

    State agencies have an important role to play to make sure their contractors maintain a workplace free from discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. 

    When agencies sign a contract with a company, under the Minnesota Human Rights Act and Minnesota Administrative Rules 5000.3400 through 5000.3600 (Rules), the bid-award entities are required to:

    • Provide each bidder and contractor with documentation describing the Minnesota Human Rights Act and Rules.
    • Include in each contract the requirement that a contractor maintain a Compliance Plan and a make good faith efforts to implement it. 
    • Include in each contract the contractor’s obligations under the Minnesota Human Rights Act and Minnesota Administrative Rules. 
    • Provide information to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights with information or assistance deemed necessary to seek compliance with Minnesota Human Rights Act and Minnesota Administrative Rules.
    • Provide information to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights if you identify if your contractor is not in compliance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act and Minnesota Administrative Rules. 
    • Cooperate with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in implementing the Minnesota Human Rights Act and Minnesota Administrative Rules.

    The Minnesota Department of Human Rights maintains a list of companies that have a current Workforce Certificate, Equal Pay Certificate, as well as companies that have had their certificate expired, surrendered, suspended, or revoked. 

    Questions? Email us at compliance.mdhr@state.mn.us or call at 651-539-1095

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