Minnesota Instructions — Motion to Stop COLA is a document used to suspend or stop Cost of Living Adjustments (Colas). Colas are periodic increases in the salaries of public employees to adjust for the effects of inflation on their wages. The document outlines the requirements necessary for a Minnesota state agency to file a motion to stop Colas. It also outlines the process for filing the motion, as well as the timeline for when the motion must be filed. The document outlines the types of Colas that can be suspended, which include salary Colas and other benefits such as housing allowances. There are two types of Minnesota Instructions — Motion to Stop COLA: a voluntary motion and an involuntary motion. A voluntary motion is filed by the employer when there is an agreement between the employer and the employee that a COLA should be suspended, while an involuntary motion is filed when the employer unilaterally decides to suspend a COLA without the employee's agreement.