MN SF5177

Employers with 100 or fewer employees may annually request a refund of special assessment amounts paid into the workforce development fund.

Refunded money must be used to upskill current entry-level employees or provide training leading to increased salary or career advancement opportunities.

All training funded by refunds must be limited to Minnesota employees only.

Commissioner must submit annual reports by January 15, 2025, and each January 15 thereafter to legislative committees with jurisdiction over workforce development.

Reports must include current workforce development fund balance and prior calendar year data on total special assessments collected and total refunds issued to employers.