Felony Friendly Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Best Industries in Minneapolis for People With Records

• ✓Retail corporate
• ✓Healthcare
• ✓Logistics & distribution
• ✓Manufacturing
• ✓Food processing

Staffing Agencies in Minneapolis That Work With People With Records

Temp and staffing agencies are often the fastest way to get working. These agencies serve the Minneapolis metro area and are known to place people with criminal records.

• Manpower
• Express Employment Professionals
• Kelly Services
• Adecco
• Aerotek

Minnesota Employment Laws for People With Records

Tips for Job Searching With a Record in Minneapolis

1. 1.Start with staffing agencies. Temp agencies are often the fastest way to get working. They have relationships with employers who are willing to hire people with records, and a temp-to-hire position can become a permanent job.
2. 2.Apply to multiple places at once. Do not wait for one application to come back before applying to the next. Apply to 5-10 places in the same week. The more applications you send, the better your chances.
3. 3.Be honest about your record. If asked, be upfront. Lying about your criminal history is grounds for immediate termination if discovered later. Briefly acknowledge what happened, explain what you have learned, and focus on what you bring to the job.
4. 4.Focus on industries with high demand. Warehouse, logistics, construction, and food service jobs tend to be the most accessible for people with records because these industries have chronic worker shortages.
5. 5.Use local reentry programs. Organizations like Goodwill, workforce development centers, and reentry coalitions can connect you with employers who actively hire people with records. They often know about job openings before they are publicly posted.
6. 6.Know your rights. Under the EEOC guidelines, employers must use individualized assessment — they cannot have a blanket ban on hiring people with records. Under the FCRA, you have the right to see and dispute your background check. If you are in a ban-the-box state or city, employers cannot ask about your record until later in the hiring process.

Reentry Employment Programs in Minneapolis

• HIRED (Minneapolis)
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
• Emerge Community Development
• Minneapolis Workforce Center
• Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best felony friendly jobs in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has strong opportunities in logistics and warehousing (Amazon, UPS, FedEx — the Twin Cities are a major distribution hub), retail (Target headquarters), manufacturing, healthcare support roles, and food processing. The metro area's diverse economy provides multiple pathways.

Does Minneapolis have ban-the-box laws?

Yes. Minnesota has a statewide ban-the-box law (2013) that applies to all public and private employers. Employers cannot ask about criminal history on job applications. Minneapolis has additional local protections that further limit when employers can consider criminal records.

What is the minimum wage in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has a city minimum wage of $15.57 per hour for large employers (101+ employees) and $14.00 for small employers. This is significantly higher than the Minnesota state minimum of $10.85/hr.

What staffing agencies in Minneapolis hire felons?

Major staffing agencies in Minneapolis that work with people with records include Manpower, Express Employment Professionals, Kelly Services, Adecco, and Aerotek. HIRED is also a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that specifically helps people with employment barriers find jobs.