HR Compliance

Minnesota ESST Rules: Practical Guidance for Employers on Accrual, Incentives, Documentation & More

Minnesota ESST Rules: Practical Guidance for Employers on Accrual, Incentives, Documentation & More

HR Compliance, Labor Law, Minnesota Employment Law, Sick Leave

Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has finalized administrative rules for the Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Law, effective July 6, 2026. These clarifications address key pain points for employers—attendance incentives, documentation, accrual calculations, and policy interactions—making compliance more straightforward while protecting employee rights. Designating & Changing the Accrual Year The statute defines […]

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The Hidden Risks of an Outdated Employee Handbook (And How to Fix It)

The Hidden Risks of an Outdated Employee Handbook (And How to Fix It)

Employment Law, HR Compliance, Workplace Policies

Does your company’s employee handbook prohibit the use of Walkmans in the workplace? Does your document retention policy mention floppy disks? Does your dress code policy refer to “clam diggers” and “pedal pushers?” Does your handbook look like it was created by Dr. Frankenstein with bits and pieces from many other policies and handbooks from

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