Pulse story · 1 cited sourceAugust 24, 2026
Minnesota nursing-home wage floors move toward September
A federal judge dismissed a challenge to Minnesota's workforce standards board as scheduled wage increases approach.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from nursing-home industry groups that sought to dissolve Minnesota's Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board. The board can set minimum wages and employment standards. Cloud Times reported that many workers are scheduled to receive pay raises next month. The industry groups said they disagree with the ruling and signaled that another appeal is likely.
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Judge upholds Minnesota nursing home wage board, raises set next monthAdditional source · sctimes.com · Aug 21
- Many nursing-home employees are scheduled to receive pay raises next month.
- A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit seeking to dissolve Minnesota's nursing-home workforce standards board.
- The board has authority to set minimum wages and employment standards.
- The industry groups said they disagree with the ruling and signaled another appeal is likely.
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