August 2026

Minnesota Paid Leave 2027 Rates: Still 0.88% (0.66% for Small Employers)

Minnesota Paid Leave 2027 Rates: Still 0.88% (0.66% for Small Employers)

Employment Law, Minnesota Employment Law, Sick Leave

Yes — the Minnesota Paid Leave premium rate for 2027 remains unchanged at 0.88% of covered wages (the same as 2026).** Small employers pay a reduced rate of 0.66%. This was officially announced by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) / Minnesota Paid Leave on July 31, 2026 (the annual deadline under

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Minnesota ESST Rules part 2: Step-by-Step Guide to the 2026 MNDOLI Rules

Minnesota ESST Rules part 2: Step-by-Step Guide to the 2026 MNDOLI Rules

Employer Liability, Labor Law, Minnesota Employment Law

Minnesota employers: the Department of Labor and Industry’s new Earned Sick and Safe Time rules are now in effect (as of July 6, 2026). These rules bring needed clarity on accrual years, eligibility determinations, documentation, incentives, and how ESST interacts with other leave policies. Below is a practical, step-by-step compliance manual distilled from the adopted

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