The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is a
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State of Minnesota
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Background
The agency employs approximately 430 workers throughout the state and oversees the state's apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, occupational safety and health, wage and hour standards, and workers' compensation programs.
Overview of the Mission of Minnesota Department of Labor
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See also
*Department of Corrections
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*Department of Education
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* Department of Employment and Economic Development
*Metropolitan Council
The Metropolitan Council, commonly abbreviated Met Council or Metro Council, is the regional governmental agency and metropolitan planning organization in Minnesota serving the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area, accounting for over 55 pe ...
*Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) is the public authority that owns and operates U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was established in 2012 by the Minnesota Legislature as the successor organization to the Metropolit ...
*Department of Military Affairs
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*Department of Natural Resources
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* Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
References
External links
Official website
State agencies of Minnesota
State departments of labor of the United States
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