Minnesota · updated 2026-10
Minnesota Overtime & Break Laws
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek.
Overtime
40h / week
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek.
State law requires 1.5x only after 48 hours/week (Minn. Stat. 177.25). Most employers are also covered by the FLSA and must pay overtime after 40, so use 40 unless the employer is not FLSA-covered.
Federal FLSA rule. source
Meal break
30 min
Yes: 30 minutes for shifts over 6 hours, usually unpaid. From 2026-01-01: at least 30 min for anyone working 6 or more consecutive hours (was 'sufficient time' at 8 hours; 1Sp2025 c.6). Unpaid only if the employee is fully relieved of duty. A collective bargaining agreement may vary this.
Rest breaks
15 min paid
Yes: a paid 15-minute rest break per 4 hours worked. From 2026-01-01: 15 min, or enough time to use the nearest restroom if longer, within each 4 consecutive hours. Breaks under 20 min must be paid. Missed breaks owe back pay plus equal liquidated damages.
Minimum wage
$11.41
$11.41 an hour (since 2026-01-01). One statewide rate for all employer sizes. 90-day training wage for workers under 20 is $9.31. No tip credit. Minneapolis and St. Paul have higher city minimums.
Minnesota time card
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Minnesota pay and break questions
When does overtime start in Minnesota?
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek. Minnesota has no separate state overtime law, so the federal FLSA rule applies. State law requires 1.5x only after 48 hours/week (Minn. Stat. 177.25). Most employers are also covered by the FLSA and must pay overtime after 40, so use 40 unless the employer is not FLSA-covered.
Are lunch breaks required in Minnesota?
Yes: 30 minutes for shifts over 6 hours, usually unpaid. From 2026-01-01: at least 30 min for anyone working 6 or more consecutive hours (was 'sufficient time' at 8 hours; 1Sp2025 c.6). Unpaid only if the employee is fully relieved of duty. A collective bargaining agreement may vary this.
Are rest breaks required in Minnesota?
Yes: a paid 15-minute rest break per 4 hours worked. From 2026-01-01: 15 min, or enough time to use the nearest restroom if longer, within each 4 consecutive hours. Breaks under 20 min must be paid. Missed breaks owe back pay plus equal liquidated damages.
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota?
$11.41 an hour (since 2026-01-01). One statewide rate for all employer sizes. 90-day training wage for workers under 20 is $9.31. No tip credit. Minneapolis and St. Paul have higher city minimums.
Workers under 18 in Minnesota
Teens have extra limits on hours and times of day, and may need a work permit. See Minnesota teen work rules and which employers hire at 14 and 15.
Questions or a complaint? Contact the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Labor Standards Division.