Allows employers with 100 or fewer employees to request a refund of special assessments for employee training.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to allow employers with 100 or fewer employees to request a refund of special assessments paid into the workforce development fund. These refunds must be used for employee training, specifically to upskill current employees or those leading to increased salary or career advancement. The commissioner must report annually on the total amount of special assessments collected and the total amount refunded to employers.

Allows employers with 100 or fewer employees to request a refund of special assessments for employee training.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to allow employers with 100 or fewer employees to request a refund of special assessments paid into the workforce development fund. These refunds must be used for employee training, specifically to upskill current employees or those leading to increased salary or career advancement. The commissioner must report annually on the total amount of special assessments collected and the total amount refunded to employers.