Mike Bourgon

New MN Rest Break and Meal Break Law

New Minnesota Rest Break and Meal Break Law

On June 14, 2025, Minnesota’s governor signed an omnibus bill, SF 17, which includes amendments to the state’s meal and rest break requirements found at Minnesota Statute Sections 177.253 and 177.254. Effective January 1, 2026, an employer must allow employees “a rest break of at least 15 minutes or enough time to utilize the nearest convenient

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Minneapolis Enacts Anti-Discrimination Amendments on May 12; Major HR Policy Updates Required

Minneapolis adds new protected classifications, including justice-impacted status, housing status, and height and weight to its anti-discrimination ordinance.The amendments also expand an employer’s duty to make reasonable accommodations for disability, pregnancy-related limitations and religion.

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Minnesota’s New Paid Family & Medical Leave Law Part 2

Part Two of Two Read Part One Length of Leave/Intermittent Leave Unlike the FMLA, the Minnesota law will enable employees to take more than twelve weeks of paid leave under some circumstances. Employees may take up to twelve weeks of paid leave for their own serious health conditions and also may take up to twelve

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