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Resources
Employment-Related Important Dates and Reminders
Information MemoA calendar of important dates related to compensation, benefits and other Human Resources areas for city employees.
HR Reference Manual Chapter 4: Compensation
HR Reference ManualLearn effective and legal compensation practices and policies such as minimum wage and overtime laws, pay increases and payroll issues.
Fair Labor Standards Act: Determining Exempt versus Non-Exempt Status
Information MemoDetermine which employees are covered (non-exempt) and which employees are not (exempt) under this federal law.
Fair Labor Standards Act: An Overview
Information MemoDescribes the most common employee protections under this federal law requiring a minimum wage and overtime compensation.
Local Government Pay Equity Act
Information MemoLearn about Minnesota law requirements to analyze city employee pay structure for evidence of gender inequity.
Fair Labor Standards Act for Police and Fire Employees
Information MemoLearn about special issues in applying the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to police and fire employees.
Local Government Salary & Benefits Survey 2025
The window to participate in the 2025 Local Government Salary & Benefits Survey is now closed.
Fair Labor Standards Act: Compensation for Lectures, Meetings and Training Programs
Information MemoDetermine when compensation must be paid for non-exempt employees who attend lectures, meetings, and training programs.
Earned Sick and Safe Time Law: What Cities Need to Know
Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on what cities need to know regarding Minnesota's earned sick and safe time…
Paychecks
Information MemoUnderstand state law requirements for payment of wages.