Employee Misclassification Law

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This comprehensive course provides an in-depth examination of the complexities surrounding employee misclassification law. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the legal framework, including the objectives of the legislation, common pitfalls, and new regulatory changes.

Course Outline

• Introduction
• Understanding the Act
  • What is Employee Misclassification?
  • Penalties for Employee Misclassification
  • DOLI's New Powers
  • Successor Liability
• Wage Theft Prevention Act 2019
  • Wage Protection for Construction Workers 2023
• New 14-Factor Test vs. 9-Factor Test
  • Liability for Failure to meet 14-Factor Test
  • IC Test Revised (July 1, 2024)
• Independent Contractor Administrative Rules
• Conclusion

Learner Objectives By the end of the course, students will be equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of employment classification, manage risks effectively, and ensure adherence to new regulatory standards.
Quiz Info In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz after each hour of the course. To pass each quiz, you will need to achieve a score of 70% or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you will have an opportunity to repeat the quiz. Once you have successfully completed the course, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.
Credit Info

This course has been approved for one hour of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and roofer continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry and includes the required Business Management credit, and one hour of WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. 

Access Info

Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you through March 31, 2025.

Questions and Comments

Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.