1997 Minnesota Code
Chapters 268 - 269 Economic Security
Chapter 268 Department of Economic Security
Section 268.61 Definitions.

268.61 Definitions.

Subdivision 1. Scope. When used in sections 268.60 to 268.64 the terms in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of economic security.

Subd. 3. Council. "Council" means the Minnesota state council of the opportunities industrialization centers of America.

Subd. 4. Economically disadvantaged. "Economically disadvantaged" means an individual who meets the criteria for an economically disadvantaged person established by rule by the commissioner.

Subd. 5. Underemployed. "Underemployed" means an individual:

(a) Working part time but seeking full-time work; or

(b) Working full time but receiving wages below the greater of:

(1) the poverty level determined in accordance with criteria established by the department of economic security; or

(2) 70 percent of the lower living standard income level as determined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Subd. 6. Unemployed. "Unemployed" means an individual who is without a job, and who wants and is available for work.

HIST: 1983 c 312 art 6 s 2; 1Sp1985 c 14 art 9 s 75; 1994 c 483 s 1