County attorneys in Minnesota can use administrative subpoenas to investigate wage theft.

Minnesota HF689 allows county attorneys to use administrative subpoenas in wage theft investigations. These subpoenas can require the production of various records from businesses, including financial institutions, utilities, and transportation companies. The subpoenas can also target records related to identity theft and welfare fraud investigations. This authority is limited to business entities and does not extend to private individuals or their homes. The changes take effect August 1, 2025.

County attorneys in Minnesota can use administrative subpoenas to investigate wage theft.

Minnesota HF689 allows county attorneys to use administrative subpoenas in wage theft investigations. These subpoenas can require the production of various records from businesses, including financial institutions, utilities, and transportation companies. The subpoenas can also target records related to identity theft and welfare fraud investigations. This authority is limited to business entities and does not extend to private individuals or their homes. The changes take effect August 1, 2025.