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Industry News
New Independent Contractor Test
Construction employers should be aware of the new independent contractor test for construction employees and the broadening of power for the commissioner of labor and industry (“Commissioner”) to issue stop work orders on construction sites, both of which are set to be effective on March 1, 2025.
Important Tax Deadlines
Updated for 2024: Make sure your calendar is up-to-date with these important deadlines. There are many dates business owners should mark on their calendars to ensure they are compliant with all filing requirements.
Opportunity to provide input on Minnesota’s Home Energy Rebates Program
The Minnesota Department of Commerce will hold six public forums to inform the design of Minnesota’s Home Energy Rebate programs. The forums are free to attend, and everyone is welcome to submit comments.
Compliance With Recent Minnesota Legislation
Peters, Revnew, Kappenman & Anderson, P.A®
With the January 1, 2024, implementation of the earned sick and safe time legislation and all of the other recently enacted employment-related legislation in Minnesota, it’s important to ensure your company’s policies and handbooks are in compliance with all the new laws. If you have not updated your handbook this year, your company is almost certainly not in compliance.

Contact Martin Kappenman at 952.921.4603 or mkappenman@pklaborlaw.com for policy/handbook review or questions regarding any employment-related concerns. 
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Education and NEC
Apprentice Program Registration
Registration for our apprentice program is now open! You can register online or with our PDF form and email it to info@electricalassociation.com. Register before AUGUST 7 to receive $50 off tuition for each apprentice. Classes start September 24!
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MEMBER NEWS
JOIN US! EA Regional Event in Princeton
You’re invited to our upcoming regional event! Join us on Thursday, August 22 (5-8pm) at Sunken Ship Brewing in Princeton, Minnesota. Food and drink tickets will be provided. The brewery has plenty of lawn space so we will be able to play rolle bolle! It will be a great opportunity to mingle with others in the industry. We hope to see you there!
Safety and Compliance
Working in summer sun: Steps, tools to prevent heat illness
Millions of U.S. employees are exposed to heat in their workplaces. Although heat-related illness is preventable, thousands of workers become ill each year while working in hot or humid conditions and some cases are fatal. Nearly three out of four fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work because new and returning employees have not built a tolerance to the heat gradually, known as “acclimatization.”
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Workforce News
Educating Educators
Electrical Association recently participated in Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence’s Energy CTE Conference called E3 Energy Education for Educators. Educators had a phenomenal experience learning about careers in energy.