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

All-day seminars

The Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program, Minnesota Department of Revenue, Minnesota and United States Departments of Labor, and the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Insurers Association have partnered to present information on state employment taxes, workers' compensation, and wage and hour labor standards. 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)
  
• Wage and hour labor standards (Minnesota and United States Departments of Labor)
  
• Workers' Compensation information and requirements (Workers' Compensation Insurers Association)
  

Detailed All-day seminar agenda

Continuing education credits/certificates

The UI Program is proud to offer the following pre-approved continuing education credits:

• Society of Human Resources Management Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
• American Payroll Association Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs)
• HR Certification Institute Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs)
  (Note: The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®) criteria for re-certification credit pre-approval.)
  

   

Upcoming seminars

COVID-19 update: Seminars are on hold until further notice.

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.