Independent Contractors: Minnesota

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Dorraine Larison, Lathrop GPM

Summary

• Minnesota law includes a number of definitions of independent contractors that are similar but not identical to the definitions found under federal employment laws. See Determining Whether a Worker is an Employee or Independent Contractor.
• There are certain classes of workers that are automatically classified as employees or nonemployees under various Minnesota statutes and regulations. See Statutory Employees and Nonemployees.
• Minnesota law requires individuals (but not corporations, LLCs or partnerships) who work as independent contractors in the building construction industry to obtain an Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate (ICEC). See Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate.
• Minneapolis and St. Paul have requirements pertaining to independent contractors. See Local Requirements.