Chapter 364 — Public and Private Employment; Consideration of Criminal Records

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 364 — Public and Private Employment; Consideration of Criminal Records

364.01 Policy Minnesota's policy is to help people with criminal records get back on their feet by making sure they can find jobs and … 364.02 Definitions This section defines key terms used in Minnesota's criminal offender rehabilitation law, including what counts as an … 364.021 Public and Private Employment; Consideration of Criminal Records This is Minnesota's 'Ban the Box' law. Both public and private employers cannot ask about your criminal record on a job … 364.03 Relation of Conviction to Employment or Occupation A person cannot be turned down for a government job or a licensed occupation just because of a criminal record, unless … 364.04 Availability of Records The state and its agencies cannot use certain criminal records when reviewing applications for government jobs or … 364.05 Notification Upon Denial of Employment or Disqualification From Occupation If a government employer or licensing authority turns someone down because of a criminal record, they must provide a … 364.06 Violations; Procedure; Remedies This section explains how to file a complaint if an employer violates Minnesota's criminal record protections. … 364.07 Application This chapter's protections override any other state laws or rules about using criminal records to grant, deny, or revoke … 364.08 Practice of Law; Exception This chapter does not apply to the practice of law or to jobs within the judicial branch. However, the Supreme Court may … 364.09 Exceptions This chapter does not apply to certain jobs and licenses, including peace officers, firefighters, private detectives, … 364.10 Violation of Civil Rights If a government employer violates the rights established in this chapter, it is treated as a civil rights violation. …