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JANUARY 2026
Serving Saint Paul residents and businesses by advancing justice and equity through education, advocacy, and enforcement.
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 Business size matters. As of January 1, 2026, updated minimum wage rates are now in effect for Saint Paul employers.
In accordance with the City’s Minimum Wage Ordinance (Chapter 224), the minimum wage hourly rate for all Saint Paul businesses with 101 or more employees increased to $16.37 per hour effective January 1, 2026. Minimum wage rates for businesses with fewer employees remain unchanged until July 1, 2026.
Beginning July 1, 2026, the minimum wage will increase to $16.37 per hour for small businesses (6–100 employees). Micro businesses (5 or fewer employees) will increase to $14.25 per hour at that time.
Please refer to the chart above for updated minimum wage rates in 2026.
Saint Paul employers must count all employees, including full-time, part-time, temporary workers, jointly employed workers, and employees working remotely.
For more information or to file a complaint regarding Minimum Wage, Earned Sick and Safe Time, and/or Wage Theft, visit stpaul.gov/laborstandards, call 651-266-8966, or email LaborStandards@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
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Saint Paul City leaders have raised concerns regarding police actions throughout our community and have encouraged community members to document their concerns by filing complaints with the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC), which is housed in HREEO. Click this link to file a complaint online.
 Complaints can also be filed in person! Contact PCIARC Coordinator Sierra Cumberland today to schedule an appointment to meet at City Hall or at a library in your neighborhood: 651-266-8970 or CivilianReview@stpaul.gov.
Learn more about the PCIARC complaint review process at stpaul.gov/PCIARC.
Reasonable accommodations and language assistance are available upon request.
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Don’t Miss the Final Sessions This Month
Don’t forget to join us at the last two HREEO Library Sessions later this month on January 20 and January 27.
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HREEO offers free services, including:
- Investigations into discrimination under the Saint Paul Human Rights Ordinance
- Labor Standards enforcement for Saint Paul workers, including minimum wage, earned sick & safe time, and wage theft protections
- Oversight of police conduct and civilian complaints against Saint Paul Police
Visit the HREEO Library Sessions event webpage to learn more!
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HREEO will be present at the following events. We are committed to being an active part of the Saint Paul community. If you would like HREEO to attend an event or host an informative HREEO presentation for your group, please contact us at: 651-266-8966 or email us at Contact-HREEO@stpaul.gov.
January 20
HREEO Library Sessions
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Saint Paul Public Library - Rice Street, 1011 Rice St., Saint Paul MN 55117
More Info
January 21
Advisory Committee on Aging (ACOA) Meeting
9:00 AM
Frogtown Community Center, 230 Como Ave, Saint Paul MN 55103
More Info
Notice: Events listed do not mean they are sponsored or hosted by HREEO or by the City of Saint Paul.
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January 27
HREEO Library Sessions
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Saint Paul Public Library - Arlington Hills, 1200 Payne Ave., Saint Paul MN 55130
More Info
February 4
Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC) Meeting
6:00 PM
Hancock Recreation Center, 1610 Hubbard Ave., Saint Paul MN 55104
More Info
February 12
Labor Standards Advisory Committee (LSAC) Meeting
6:00 PM
Saint Paul Public Library - Highland Park, 1974 Ford Pkwy., St Paul MN 55116
More Info
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Saint Paul City Hall
15 W Kellogg Blvd.
Office 280
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-266-8966
Email: Contact-HREEO@stpaul.gov
HREEO is available to assist individuals Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
Walk-in services are available Monday-Thursday, 9:00AM-4:00PM
Call us to schedule an appointment at 651-266-8966
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