№ 04 · May 2026
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Small-business cover in Minnesota.

In Minnesota, workers’ comp is required at Required for all employers with one or more employees (no minimum employee count threshold under Minn. Stat. §176.181)[S]Minnesota workers' compensation threshold. Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law (Minn. Stat. §176.181) mandates coverage with no minimum employee threshold. Even a single part-time employee triggers the coverage requirement. Residential building contractors require state licensure. Regulated by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

Updated 2026-05-16 · Beaconcover editorial
§ 01
Workers' comp

What Minnesota requires.

MN threshold

Required for all employers with one or more employees (no minimum employee count threshold under Minn. Stat. §176.181)[C]Minnesota workers' compensation threshold

Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law (Minn. Stat. §176.181) mandates coverage with no minimum employee threshold. Even a single part-time employee triggers the coverage requirement. Residential building contractors require state licensure. Regulated by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

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Licensing & bonding

State licensing notes.

  • Residential building contractor/remodeler licensing applies to many trades
  • Broad first-employee coverage requirement
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Minnesota by trade

One page per trade × state.