Today, the Hennepin County Attorney announced charges of insurance fraud and theft by swindle against the owners of Merit Drywall. According to the criminal complaint, the two defendants, Leroy and Joyce Mehr, misclassified workers as independent contractors to avoid paying more than $300,000 in workers compensation insurance premiums. “Wage theft, insurance fraud and worker classification fraud have no place in Minnesota. It is critical ... View Article
Archives for January 2020
DLI Report: Ensuring the Safety of Youth in Skilled Trades Training Programs
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Study on youth in construction focuses on safety and the best interest of the child; Highlights union construction career pathways and registered apprenticeships. On January 15, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) issued the report: Ensuring the Safety of Youth in ... View Article