Hennepin County officials introduce worker protection unit to prosecute some employers

(Hennepin County, ND) -- Hennepin County officials are taking action to prosecute employers who create unsafe working conditions or take pay and benefits from their workers.  

A new worker protection unit was introduced yesterday to address employer wrongdoing. Brian Walsh, who headed the Minneapolis Labor Standards unit, was selected to lead the new group.  

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says the county will hire an additional investigator to help with wage crimes and will soon start education efforts designed to teach employees about their rights.