Minnesota DEED, Target build online tool to screen employees for COVID-19 symptoms
With employees across the state heading back to work, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development developed a symptom screener to help businesses ensure the safety of their staff and community.
With employees across the state heading back to work, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development developed a symptom screener to help businesses ensure the safety of their staff and community.
1 in 4 Americans have lost job because of coronavirus; most think they'll return to work
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
Minnesota Historical Society closes sites & museums through June 30
The Minnesota Historical Society announced it will keep its historic sites, museums and library closed and cancel all in-person events, field trips and rentals through June 30 in response to concerns over COVID-19.
The Minnesota Historical Society announced it will keep its historic sites, museums and library closed and cancel all in-person events, field trips and rentals through June 30 in response to concerns over COVID-19.
Lawmakers consider safe ways to allow salons to re-open as stylists go 1 month without pay
Minnesota hairstylists have been unable to work since mid-March. That means no paycheck and many of them are independent contractors, which means no unemployment payments either.
Minnesota hairstylists have been unable to work since mid-March. That means no paycheck and many of them are independent contractors, which means no unemployment payments either.
Children’s MN announces pay cuts that go until Christmas
Children’s Minnesota is joining a growing list of Minnesota healthcare companies making cuts to ease financial hits from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children’s Minnesota is joining a growing list of Minnesota healthcare companies making cuts to ease financial hits from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Record 16.8 million have sought US jobless aid since virus
More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.
More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.
Who can return to work under Minnesota's revised stay-at-home order?
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced an extension of the stay-at-home order Wednesday, April 8, with new exemptions for certain industries. The extended order will go through May 4. The statewide bar, restaurant and school closures are matched up to the stay-at-home extension, so they will all remain closed until May 4.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced an extension of the stay-at-home order Wednesday, April 8, with new exemptions for certain industries. The extended order will go through May 4. The statewide bar, restaurant and school closures are matched up to the stay-at-home extension, so they will all remain closed until May 4.
Minnesota issues first $600 CARES Act payments to people receiving unemployment benefits
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has begun issuing $600 additional compensation payments to people receiving unemployment benefits.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has begun issuing $600 additional compensation payments to people receiving unemployment benefits.
A delicate dance: Wait for unemployment benefits or look for other work?
Those who have been laid off in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a tough decision. Do you find another job or file for unemployment insurance?
Those who have been laid off in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a tough decision. Do you find another job or file for unemployment insurance?
Minnesota unemployment disproportionately impacts women, young people
Business closures due to COVID-19 have affected women and young workers disproportionately, according to an update from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove.
Business closures due to COVID-19 have affected women and young workers disproportionately, according to an update from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove.
Minnesota construction industry details effort to combat spread of COVID-19
A group of Minnesota construction organizations issued a statement Wednesday outlining their efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
A group of Minnesota construction organizations issued a statement Wednesday outlining their efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Amazon seeks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S.
Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S.
Twin Cities janitors reach tentative deal to avoid strike
After months of negotiations, thousands of commercial janitors with SEIU Local 26 reached a Tentative Agreement with their employers, avoiding a strike that was set to begin Monday.
After months of negotiations, thousands of commercial janitors with SEIU Local 26 reached a Tentative Agreement with their employers, avoiding a strike that was set to begin Monday.
St. Paul teachers set to strike on March 10
Teachers in St. Paul, Minnesota could strike on Tuesday, March 10 if they do not reach a new contract with the school district.
Teachers in St. Paul, Minnesota could strike on Tuesday, March 10 if they do not reach a new contract with the school district.
Minnesota coalition pushes for better pay for workers with disabilities
A coalition of people with disabilities is spearheading an effort to develop a more inclusive workforce in Minnesota.
A coalition of people with disabilities is spearheading an effort to develop a more inclusive workforce in Minnesota.
CenturyLink laying off about 150 Minnesota workers
More than 100 CenturyLink workers in Minnesota will be laid off in the coming months, according to a CenturyLink spokesman.
More than 100 CenturyLink workers in Minnesota will be laid off in the coming months, according to a CenturyLink spokesman.
St. Paul educators vote to strike
Late Thursday night, the members of the St. Paul Federation of Educators voted to strike. The date the strike is set to begin will be announced next week. Minnesota law required the union to give the district 10 days notice before striking.
Late Thursday night, the members of the St. Paul Federation of Educators voted to strike. The date the strike is set to begin will be announced next week. Minnesota law required the union to give the district 10 days notice before striking.
Members of union for building support staff in Twin Cities vote to allow strike
Negotiators with a union that represents support staff, including security guards and janitors in the Twin Cities, will have a new tool as talks on a new contract drag out.
Negotiators with a union that represents support staff, including security guards and janitors in the Twin Cities, will have a new tool as talks on a new contract drag out.
1,800 HealthPartners workers vote to authorize 7-day strike beginning Feb. 19
Nearly 2,000 health care workers have voted to authorize a strike that will affect approximately 30 HealthPartners facilities across the Twin Cities.
Nearly 2,000 health care workers have voted to authorize a strike that will affect approximately 30 HealthPartners facilities across the Twin Cities.
University of Minnesota adding master's degree in robotics
The University of Minnesota announced on Wednesday that the college is adding a new master's degree program in robotics.
The University of Minnesota announced on Wednesday that the college is adding a new master's degree program in robotics.