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Minnesota 2024 Legislative Update

Scott D. Blake

The 2024 Minnesota legislative session is in the books. As we have previously reported, last year’s 2023 legislative session was historical in the number of employment-related laws that were passed. …

ESST Sample Notice from MN Department of Labor and Industry

Colleen Kaufenberg

Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time (ESST) law contains many recordkeeping and notification requirements for employers. Employers will need to notify employees in writing, at the start of employment or…

State-Wide Earned Sick and Safe Time Leave Law Taking Effect January 1, 2024

Colleen Kaufenberg

With the effective date of Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Leave Law (ESST) fast approaching, this blog post is the first part of a two-part series: (1) Frequently Asked…

Reminder: Bloomington Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance To Take Effect July 1, 2023

Grant T. Collins

Last summer, we wrote about the Bloomington Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance and its requirements. The Ordinance goes into effect in just a few days, July 1, 2023. Existing paid…

Effective July 1, 2023, Minnesota Significantly Expands Parenting Leave, Pregnancy Accommodations, and Nursing Mothers Protections

Grant T. Collins

As we previously reported, the Minnesota Legislature passed numerous changes to Minnesota employment laws, including paid sick leave, paid family leave, and much more. One overlooked change included in the…

Legislature Passes Laws Impacting Settlement Agreements, Damages for Claims of Sexual Harassment and Abuse, and Employers’ Ability to Inquire into Applicants’ Pay History

David Richie

Recently, we have covered major legislation that was passed by the Minnesota legislature, including Statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave, Statewide Paid Sick Leave, a non-compete ban, and much more.…

Legislature Passes Statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave Beginning January 1, 2026

Grant T. Collins

Last week, the Minnesota House and Senate passed the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill (“MN-PFML”), which establishes a state-run insurance program to provide Minnesota workers with partial wage…

MN Legislature Passes Statewide Paid Sick Leave, Non-compete Ban, and Much More

Grant T. Collins

Late last night, the Minnesota House and Senate passed SF 3035, which is the 276-page omnibus jobs bill. SF 3035 includes numerous changes to Minnesota state law, including: mandating statewide…