Minneapolis file 2026-01227, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-11-02.
Latest action: Scheduled by Enterprise & Labor Relations Committee
City employees get independent review of workplace issues Minneapolis will pay up to $333,333 over three years for an outside firm to investigate complaints about harassment, discrimination, or other workplace problems fairly and without internal bias.
Sets a standard for how city handles worker complaints Using an independent investigator signals the city takes workplace safety seriously and may lead other departments or future contracts to adopt the same approach for handling sensitive complaints.
Quality depends entirely on the firm's work The contract does not detail what standards the investigator must meet, what timeline applies to each investigation, or how findings will be shared with workers, so outcomes depend on how well 1981 LLC performs without clear city oversight.
Authorizing a contract with 1981 LLC, in the amount not to exceed $333,333.00,for a three (3) year period beginning December 4, 2026, through December 3, 2029, to provideworkplace investigations services.
Read the official record for 2026-01227
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