You Need to Know
MN Workforce Center
Thursday, February 25 2010 08:21
Unemployment can cause tremendous hardship for workers and their families. If you have been laid off, your local MN WorkForce Center will work with you on a plan to keep or get your electrical licenses so you are ready return to work quickly. Their funds are limited so contact them before signing up for the class to assure that you will receive financial help for the:
Continuing Education Code Classes (required to keep your electrical license). License Exam Prep Classes and/or taking a Simulated Exam (prior to taking the exam to get your electrical license).
For more info about MN WorkForce programs go to:
Unlicensed Worker Directory Now Online
Directories of all unlicensed electrical workers currently registered with DOLI are now available on line. Go to unlicensed worker directories.
Education for Unlicensed Workers Goes Into Effect
Effective October 19, 2009 all unlicensed electrical workers will need to complete 2 hours of NEC code training each year. The training will need to be completed during the year following the first yearly registration filing after the new law takes effect and for each year thereafter. View the rule as enacted. Please look for class offerings to be posted on the MEA website shortly.
New Prompt Pay Law on Residential Projects
Effective August 1st SF638/HF1056 as passed takes affect extending prompt payment requirements currently required on commercial projects to residential projects. Go to Bill as enacted.
Renewal registration for unlicensed workers
Friday, January 16 2009 11:35
Yearly registration expires on the last day of the month one year after the date first registered. Visit the DOLI website to get the registration form.
Board Issues Interpretation on Solar Photovoltaic Systems
The Board of Electricity issued a final interpretation that Solar Photovoltaic Systems, including photovoltaic panels and their associated components, are electrical equipment under the State Electrical Code. Visit the DLI for a copy of the interpretation letter.
Commercial and residential energy rule changes
New rules take effect June 1. View the residential energy rules or the commercial energy rules.
COBRA Premium Reduction for Employees
Special premium reductions apply to periods of health coverage beginning on or after February 17, 2009 and lasts for up to nine months for those eligible for COBRA during the period beginning September 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2009. Get more information.
New I-9 Form
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The new form originally scheduled to go into use February 2, 2009 should now be used beginning April 3rd. Go to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website for the new form and more information.
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