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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

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The Hidden Risks of an Outdated Employee Handbook (And How to Fix It)

The Hidden Risks of an Outdated Employee Handbook (And How to Fix It)

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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Minnesota PFML 2026: Why Concurrent Leave Provisions Are Critical for Employers

Minnesota PFML 2026: Why Concurrent Leave Provisions Are Critical for Employers

With the start of the upcoming new Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) it is important for employers to ensure that they have included a provision for concurrent leave in both their employee handbook and the notice that the state requires to be given to all employees by December 1, 2025. What is concurrent leave? It

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