Under Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Law, every individual or organization that pays covered wages in Minnesota must register with the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program. Registration should be done as soon as possible after first wages are paid for covered employment in Minnesota. Registration must occur prior to the due date of the first quarterly wage detail report the employer is required to submit. Please do not register until covered wages have actually been paid. Refer to the Employer Handbook for information about Who Needs to Register and How to Register.

The list of New Employer Resources below provides a starting point for new employers who want information about the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program. Links to applicable Federal and State registration information are also listed.

New Employer Resources

Employer Information

This Web page is designed to help employers access the necessary information to complete their unemployment insurance business.

Employer Handbook

This handbook is produced to help employers comply with Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Law and to promote understanding of the program.

Employer Self-Service System User Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help employers complete unemployment insurance business using the Minnesota Online Employer Self-Service System.

Educational Seminars

Listing of FREE and low-cost business tax education seminars held throughout the state.

Other Business Resources

Federal and State Registration Resources

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)

Information on how and where to obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number

Minnesota Secretary of State

Information on how and where to register a business in Minnesota.

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Information on how and where to obtain a Minnesota Withholding Tax Identification Number

Minnesota New Hire Reporting

This site will help you comply with Federal and State laws requiring employers to report newly hired and re-hired employees in Minnesota to the Minnesota New Hire Reporting Center.