New Minnesota workplace laws passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz make Minnesota the best state for workers and their families.
These new provisions support working families, expand worker protections, increase worker knowledge and allow workers to have a greater voice in the workplace.
SUPPORTING WORKING FAMILIES
Earned sick and safe time: Minnesota workers will have access to paid sick time to take care of themselves or a family member as of January 1, 2024. Under the law, employees statewide will earn one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked and accrue up to 48 hours of sick time each year unless the employer agrees to a higher amount.
Workers will be able to take time off work to take care of themselves or a family member when they are ill, to attend medical appointments or to care for a child when school has been closed due to inclement weather, without the risk of losing their jobs.
Paid family and medical leave: Paid family and medical leave is a new program launching for Minnesotans January 1, 2026. It provides paid time off when a serious health condition prevents you from working, when you need time to care for a family member or a new child, for certain military-related events or for certain personal safety issues.
Improved workplace protections for new parents, pregnant and lactating employees: Effective July 1, 2023, updates to the Women’s Economic Security Act expand a lactating employee’s right to express milk in...
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