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Scenario 8


The Company decides it wants to hire a contractor for a specific project. The Hiring Manager would like to know what a contractor is paid for similar projects in the past.


Question: Is The Company allowed to ask a contractor about what they were paid for previous contracts?


Yes. The hiring manager can ask a contractor what they are paid for their contracts. Generally, independent contractors aren’t considered employees under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (with the exception of commission salespersons).

(Independent contractors may have other claims for discrimination under the business discrimination provision of the Minnesota Human Rights Act.)

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