Working, Jobs and Pensions
Employment services, worker rights, and retirement benefits
Working, Jobs and Pensions
Find jobs, understand your rights at work, and plan for retirement in Minnesota.
Finding work
Job search
- MinnesotaWorks.net job board
- State of Minnesota careers
- Local government jobs
- Federal jobs in Minnesota
- Job fairs and events
CareerForce centers
Training and skills
- Dislocated Worker Program
- Trade Adjustment Assistance
- Apprenticeship programs
- On-the-job training
- Skills certification
Unemployment benefits
Apply for benefits
Manage your claim
Extended benefits
Worker rights
Wages and hours
Workplace rights
- Discrimination laws
- Harassment prevention
- Reasonable accommodations
- Pregnancy rights
- Religious accommodations
Leave rights
Workplace safety
Safety standards
- MNOSHA regulations
- Report unsafe conditions
- Safety training
- Right to refuse unsafe work
- Whistleblower protection
Workers’ compensation
Industry-specific safety
Employment law
Hiring and termination
- Background check rights
- At-will employment
- Wrongful termination
- Severance pay
- Non-compete agreements
File a complaint
Labor relations
Special populations
Veterans employment
- Veterans preference
- Military skills translation
- Veterans job fairs
- Disabled veteran programs
- Military spouse employment
Youth employment
Older workers
Disability employment
Self-employment
Starting a business
Gig economy
Professional licensing
License lookup
Common licenses
Pensions and retirement
Public pensions
Pension rights
Private pensions
Retirement planning
Social Security
Retirement savings
Working in retirement
Career development
Education and training
Professional development
Quick links
- Unemployment weekly request
- Job search portal
- Minimum wage poster
- Workers’ comp forms
- Labor market information
Contact
DEED - Employment Services
- Phone: 651-259-7114
- Unemployment Insurance: 651-296-3644
- CareerForce: 1-888-438-5627
- Email: [email protected]
Department of Labor and Industry
- Phone: 651-284-5005
- Workers’ Compensation: 1-800-342-5354
- MNOSHA: 651-284-5050
- Email: [email protected]
Public Employee Retirement
- PERA: 651-296-7460
- MSRS: 651-296-2761
- TRA: 651-296-2409