Minnesota Commerce Enforcement Actions and Fraud Investigations

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The Minnesota Department of Commerce's Enforcement Division is highlighting its actions against insurance fraud and employee misclassification. The division provides resources for consumers to file complaints and learn about common fraud types, emphasizing its role in ensuring a fair marketplace for licensed professionals and businesses.

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What changed

The Minnesota Department of Commerce's Enforcement Division has published information detailing its ongoing efforts to combat insurance fraud and employee misclassification within the state. This includes outlining the division's functions, such as handling consumer complaints, taking regulatory actions against licensed professionals and businesses, and participating in an intergovernmental partnership to investigate worker misclassification. The content also directs users to specific resources for learning about financial crimes, insurance fraud, and senior fraud.

Regulated entities, particularly insurers and employers in Minnesota, should be aware of the enforcement activities and the resources available for reporting and investigating fraud. Employers must ensure proper classification of workers to avoid penalties associated with misclassification. Consumers are encouraged to utilize the provided channels to report suspected fraud or file complaints, contributing to the division's goal of maintaining a fair and responsible marketplace.

What to do next

Review employee classification practices to ensure compliance with Minnesota law.
Familiarize with resources for reporting and investigating insurance fraud.
Ensure all business operations adhere to state laws and regulations overseen by the MN Commerce Department.

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Enforcement Division

The Enforcement Division works to create a fair marketplace, encourage responsible business conduct, oversight for licensed professionals and businesses to follow state laws, and respond to questions and complaints by consumers and others.

The enforcement functions are:

Complaints Provides services to consumers and organizations who have inquiries or complaints about Commerce-regulated industries and licensees. File a complaint.

Enforcement Actions Regulatory actions taken by Department of Commerce and a variety of other public regulatory documents.

Intergovernmental Misclassification Enforcement and Education Partnership
Five Minnesota government agencies are tasked with investigating misclassification fraud to share reported worker violations of the law and related data to better coordinate investigations. Employee misclassification is the practice by an employer of not properly classifying workers as employees.