Educational seminars

Half-day seminars

The Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program and the Minnesota Department of Revenue have partnered to present information on state employment taxes. Topics include:

• Worker status: who is an employee or independent contractor?
• Income tax and withholding requirements (MN Department of Revenue)
  
• Managing your UI tax rate and other UI Program requirements (MN Unemployment Insurance)

Detailed Half-day seminar agenda

Full-day seminars

The Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program, Minnesota Department of Revenue, and the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Insurers Association have partnered to present information on state employment taxes, and workers' compensation. Topics include:

• Worker status: who is an employee or independent contractor?
• Income tax and withholding requirements (MN Department of Revenue)
  
• Managing your UI tax rate and other UI program requirements (MN Unemployment Insurance)
  
• Workers' Compensation information and requirements (Workers' Compensation Insurers Association)
  

Detailed Full-day seminar agenda

Continuing professional education credits/certificates

The MN Unemployment Insurance (UI) program is working with various organizations to determine the amount of continuing professional education (CPE) credit to be issued. Please refer to this website for updates on the CPE credits / certificates.

Upcoming seminars

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations to attend this seminar should contact the Minnesota Business Tax Education Partnership at ui.mn@state.mn.us or call 651-259-0779

We reserve the right to cancel the seminar due to certain circumstances (for example: weather). Attendees will be notified prior to the seminar date.

Customized presentations

We also develop and present customized presentations on Unemployment Insurance (UI) upon request.

Whether you are a small business or a large corporation, we can assist you with UI education or concerns!

Suggested topics:

• How UI tax rates are determined
• How an applicant's benefits eligibility can affect UI tax rates for their former employers
• What employers can do to prevent unnecessary charges to their UI account
• Tips to avoid the most common UI mistakes
• Information on properly classifying a worker as an independent contractor versus an employee
• Tips on wage detail reporting

Other training resources

Minnesota Small Business Development Centers

Consultation services for entrepreneurs as well as seminars and workshops on various business topics.

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Information for employers on sales and use taxes, a guide on starting a business, and related topics

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Free and low-cost training on Workers' Compensation Insurance Issues

SCORE - MN District

Free business counseling and low-cost seminars on a variety of business topics

The Small Business Administration

Free and low-cost education geared toward the small business owner

Internal Revenue Service

Resources for taxpayers who file Form 1040, Schedules C, E, F or Form 2106, as well as small businesses with assets under $10 million.

Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (Labor Standards)

Information about state laws governing labor/employment relations, minimum wage and overtime, child labor, prevailing wage, parental leave and employee rights regarding termination of employment and wages due.