Tag: DLI
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Navigating the new 14-factor test
Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach on key changes in worker classification for the construction industry Since January 2023, Nicole Blissenbach has led the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) as commissioner, following a period as temporary commissioner beginning in August 2022. With a career deeply rooted in labor and employment law,… Read More
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CCLD welcomes new director, state building official
The Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced changes in its leadership as longtime state building official and CCLD director Scott McLellan retired this fall. “Scott’s work was central to much of our industry advocacy efforts,” said James Vagle, CEO of Housing First Minnesota. “While we naturally… Read More
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New licensing system, changes coming to Electrical Code, stormwater permit changes coming this summer
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has a new licensing system. All online applications and renewals for business and personal building and trades licenses and registrations moved to a new platform, effective May 8. The new platform, iMS, is an online software that supports plan review, permitting, licensing and enforcement case management. This… Read More
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Improving efficiencies and enhancing services at DLI
Q & A with DLI Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach Q: The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) plays a key role in the housing industry. What are your top priorities as commissioner of DLI? NB: DLI continues to seek ways to improve our efficiencies and services to stakeholders. This legislative session, our agency has several licensing… Read More
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Frost protected foundations in Northern Minnesota, Contractor Recovery Fund report, DLI outreach campaign, upgraded annual report tool
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has released a new fact sheet on frost-protected foundations in Northern Minnesota. This new document stems from legislation in 2021 that sought to conform Minnesota’s frost-depth standard with that required in neighboring North Dakota. While the legislation did not become law, it prompted DLI to form a… Read More
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