2025 Session
Last amended: 1984 session
§ 177.21 — Citation; Fair Labor Standards Act
Plain-Language Summary
This section establishes that sections 177.21 through 177.35 are officially known as the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act, which is the state law governing minimum wages, overtime pay, and related employment standards.
177.21 CITATION; FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.
Sections 177.21 to 177.35 may be cited as the “Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act.”
History:
1973 c 721 s 1; 1984 c 628 art 4 s 1
History: History: 1973 c 721 s 1; 1984 c 628 art 4 s 1
Practical Notes
When this applies: When citing or referencing Minnesota’s wage and hour law. Who this affects: All Minnesota employees and employers. Key points: The Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act operates alongside the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Where the two laws differ, the law more favorable to the employee generally applies. For the specific minimum wage rates, see section 177.24; for overtime rules, see section 177.25.