Minnesota § 181.645 - EXPENSES FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS, TESTING, AND ORIENTATION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 181.645 — EXPENSES FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS, TESTING, AND ORIENTATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 181.645. EXPENSES FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS, TESTING, AND ORIENTATION
Except as provided by section 123B.03 or as otherwise specifically provided by law, an employer, as defined in section 181.931, or a prospective employer may not require an employee or prospective employee to pay for expenses incurred in criminal or background checks, credit checks, or orientation. An employer or prospective employer may not require an employee or prospective employee to pay for the expenses of training or testing that is required by federal or state law or is required by the employer for the employee to maintain the employee's current position, unless the training or testing is required to obtain or maintain a license, registration, or certification for the employee or prospective employee.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 181.645
What does Minnesota Statutes § 181.645 cover?
Section 181.645 ("EXPENSES FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS, TESTING, AND ORIENTATION") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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