Lunchtime Learning- Labor Standards & the Pipeline Program

Presented by:  Dave Skovholt and Kathleen Gordon of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Labor Standards and the Pipeline Program
Minnesota Labor Standards:  The Labor Standards Division enforces Minnesota’s wage and hour laws and educates employers and employees about their rights and responsibilities.  Presentation topics include state parental and school activities leave, child/teen labor, minimum wage, overtime, and the interplay between state, federal and municipal labor law. 
Pipeline:  This program aims to help employers develop employer-driven, dual-training programs in the industries of Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Health Care and Information Technology.  This program works with employers to change the conversation from “How do we find workers with the skills we need?” to “How do we GIVE workers the skills we need?”