Can a part-time employee hold a contractor license for a business?

In Minnesota, regulations about contractor licensing often stipulate that the individual who holds the contractor license needs to meet certain criteria, including being a full-time employee or a principal within the company. This is primarily to ensure that the licensee has a genuine and ongoing commitment to the business and its operations. Full-time employment is viewed as a way to maintain accountability and ensure that the licensee is actively involved in overseeing the work carried out under the contractor's license. Therefore, a part-time employee would not typically meet the necessary requirements to hold a contractor license for a business.

Other possibilities, such as needing special permission or allowing part-time employees to hold licenses, generally do not align with typical licensing laws that emphasize the need for full-time involvement to maintain the integrity and oversight of the contracting business. Consequently, the requirement for a full-time position reinforces the standards expected within the industry regarding contractor licensing.