Covered Employees
Covered Employees
Airport employees who perform services that materially affect the traveling public utilizing the passenger terminals of the airport are covered by the minimum wage ordinance. Examples of the type of job classifications covered by the ordinance include:
Passenger-Related Security Services
- Catering Security
- Escort
- Passenger Aircraft Security
- Terminal and Building Security
- Traffic Security
Ramp and Aircraft Services
- Aircraft Equipment and Lavatory Services
- Aircraft Ground Movement Services
- Aircraft Maintenance, Fueling, Washing
- Baggage Handling
- Cabin Equipment Maintenance
- Deicing and Glycol Recovery Services
- Gateside Aircraft Maintenance
- Ground Service Equipment Maintenance
- Jet Bridge Maintenance
- Load Control and Ramp Communication
- Passenger Aircraft Servicing
- Provision of Water, HVAC and Power
- Ramp Area Cleaning
- Wheelchair Repair
In-Terminal and Passenger Handling Services
- Baggage Handling, Recovery and Delivery
- Baggage Porter Services
- Customer Service
- Food preparation and packaging, inspection, delivery, cleaning, etc. for commercial aircraft operations
- ID Checkers
- In-Flight Catering Services
- Passenger and Employee Shuttle Services
- Queue Management
- Registered Traveler Programs
- Skycap
- Ticketing
- Wheelchair Assistance
Cleaning Services
- Aircraft Cabin Cleaning
- Aircraft Washing
- Terminal and Hotel Building and Public Space Janitorial/Cleaning
Concession Services
- Airport Lounge Services
- Hotel
- In-Terminal Food Service – quick-serve, sit-down, bar, busing, cashier, catering, etc.
- In-Terminal Passenger Service – spa, banking, currency exchange, food delivery, medical services, luggage carts and lockers, shoeshine, etc.
- In-Terminal Retail Service – retail, news/gift, duty-free, etc.
- Rental Auto Service
Please note, employees of the U.S. Government, State of Minnesota, or any county or local government unit are not covered under this ordinance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MSP Airport Minimum Wage Ordinance?
The MSP Airport Minimum Wage Ordinance sets a new hourly minimum wage for certain work performed at Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport.
How much is the minimum wage?
The MSP Airport Minimum Wage Ordinance sets an hourly minimum wage of $15.00 an hour as of July 1, 2022.
When does the Ordinance take effect?
The MSP Airport Minimum Wage Ordinance is effective December 1, 2020; however, the wage requirements are effective on the dates specified below:On January 1, 2021, the hourly minimum wage shall be $13.25.On July 1, 2021, the hourly minimum wage shall be $14.25. On July 1, 2022, the hourly minimum wage shall be $15.00.
What are wages?
A wage is the amount of money an employer pays an employee for work they perform for the employer. The term wage does not include health insurance or other benefits provided to employees.
Do tips count toward the minimum wage?
No. No employer at MSP Airport may directly or indirectly credit, apply, or use tips or gratuities toward payment of the minimum wage set by the MSP Airport Minimum Wage Ordinance.
Which employers at MSP Airport are exempt from the MSP Airport Minimum Wage Ordinance?
(a) The United States government (including FAA, TSA, CBP, etc). (b) The State of Minnesota, including any office, department, agency, authority, institution, association, society or other body of the state, including the legislature and the judiciary. (c) Any county or local government, except the Metropolitan Airports Commission. (d) Providers with certificates issued by the United States Department of Labor or the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for purposes of subminimum wage payments pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 177.28 and Minnesota Rules part 5200.0030, but only to the extent of the workers specifically covered by the subminimum wage certificate.
What if I work for two or more MSP Airport employers?
All MSP Airport employers must follow the MSP Airport Minimum Wage Ordinance, unless noted as otherwise in the Ordinance, however not all employees are covered by the wage requirements of the Ordinance. See question 10.
What if an employer is based outside of MSP airport, but the employee works at MSP?
An employee who is based outside the Airport and performs work at the Airport on an occasional basis is covered by the Ordinance if the employee in a particular workweek performs at least 2 hours of work for an employer within the geographic boundaries of the Airport.
What do I do if my employer refuses to pay the minimum wage?
An employee or other person may report to the Metropolitan Airports Commission Vice President of Human Resources & Labor Relations any suspected violation of the Minimum Wage Ordinance. A report can be made any one of the following ways: Call: 612‐726‐8196 Email: minimumwage@mspmac.org Send a letter: 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis 55450
Does the minimum wage apply to every employee that works at MSP Airport?
No. Government employees are generally not covered, as described in question 6. In addition, only MSP Airport employees who perform services that materially affect the traveling public who use the passenger terminals of the airport are covered by the Ordinance. For more information, see examples of the type of job classifications that are covered by the Ordinance.
Can an employer request the minimum wage requirements be waived?
No.
Are collective bargaining agreements exempt?
No.
Are employers required to post notices?
Yes. Every employer shall post a notice, in a conspicuous place at every workplace or job site where any employee works, informing employees of the current minimum wage rate and their rights under the Ordinance.