Government Scraps Special Wage Zone for Minnesota Workers
Published Date: 9/9/2025
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Summary
The government is ending the special wage area for nonappropriated fund workers in Hennepin, Minnesota, because fewer people work there now. Most counties will join nearby wage areas, while some won’t be assigned to any wage area. This change helps keep pay fair and up-to-date, with no extra costs expected.
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Hennepin NAF Wage Area Abolished
If you work as a nonappropriated fund Federal Wage System (NAF FWS) employee in Hennepin, Minnesota, the Hennepin NAF FWS wage area is being abolished. Most counties formerly in that wage area will be assigned to the nearest NAF FWS wage areas, while counties without NAF FWS employment will no longer be defined to any NAF wage area. The Office of Personnel Management says this keeps pay fair and up-to-date and that no extra costs are expected.
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