Minnesota State Contractors Must Use New MDHR Two-Part Annual Compliance Report Beginning July 1

In March 2025, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) updated its annual compliance report (ACR) without substantive changes. Two months later, the MDHR has issued a new two-part ACR with significant updates. The new ACR now includes two parts: “Part 1: Year in Review Narrative,” and “Part 2: Data Analysis.” Minnesota contractors must begin using the new two-part ACR effective July 1, 2025. Additionally, the ACR reporting period options now differ based on the date the contractor’s MDHR workforce certificate of compliance was approved.

Quick Hits • Starting July 1, 2025, Minnesota contractors must use the updated two-part annual compliance report (ACR) which includes a year in review narrative and data analysis sections. • The new ACR requires contractors to provide detailed