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Minnesota labor laws for hourly teams.

State overtime after 48 hours (40 for employers covered by the FLSA), a paid 15-minute rest break within every 4 hours, and a 30-minute meal break at 6 hours.

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The rules below come from Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Labor Standards, or from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act where Minnesota has no rule of its own. Each topic page shows its sources and the date we checked them.

Minnesota at a glance

Minnesota
OvertimeMinnesota Statutes 177.25 requires at least 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 48 in a workweek, while the federal FLSA requires it after 40 and covers any business with at least $500,000 in annual sales, plus hospitals, nursing homes, and schools of any size.
Meal and rest breaksSince January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers must allow a rest break of at least 15 minutes (longer if the nearest restroom takes more time) within each four consecutive hours of work, and a meal break of at least 30 minutes for anyone working six or more consecutive hours.

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Overtime

Minnesota Overtime Laws for Hourly Employees (2026)

Minnesota overtime starts after 48 hours a week under state law, but employers covered by the federal FLSA must pay after 40. No daily overtime.

Meal and rest breaks

Minnesota Meal and Rest Break Laws (2026)

Since January 1, 2026, Minnesota requires a paid 15-minute rest break within every 4 hours and a 30-minute meal break for shifts of 6 hours or more.

Who enforces it

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Labor Standards. Federal overtime and hours-worked rules are enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division.

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This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change; check the linked source.