1999 Minnesota Statutes

     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