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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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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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Bloomington Eliminates Local ESST Ordinance as State Law Takes Precedence

Bloomington Repeals ESST Ordinance: What Minnesota Employers Need to Know

Employment Law, Labor Law, Minnesota Employment Law

On April 27, 2026, Bloomington, Minnesota repealed its Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. As explained in the corresponding meeting agenda packet, “the primary purpose of Bloomington’s ESST ordinance, to guarantee paid sick and safe time, has been fulfilled by the statewide law.” Bloomington is the second Minnesota city to repeal its paid sick and safe leave ordinance

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Partner with Midwest HR Experts Backed by Employment Law Counsel

Partner with Midwest HR Experts Backed by Employment Law Counsel

HR Services, Labor Law, Minnesota Employment Law

With Minnesota’s new break law and paid leave requirements taking effect on January 1, many business leaders like yourself are navigating increased compliance demands – from mandatory meal/rest breaks to updated wage notices and potential penalties for non-compliance. At Synergy HR, we specialize in helping Midwest businesses and professional organizations (like law firms, CPA firms,

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Reminder: Compliance with Minnesota's Employee Wage Notice Requirement

Reminder: Compliance with Minnesota’s Employee Wage Notice Requirement

Employment Law, Minnesota Employment Law

As a reminder to all our clients and friends, please ensure that you are complying with this requirement. The Minnesota Department of labor has recently announced if they will be auditing employers to ensure they are meeting their requirements. This regulation is separate and distinct from the Wage Theft Law. if you have any questions

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New MN Rest Break and Meal Break Law

New Minnesota Rest Break and Meal Break Law

Employment Law, Minnesota Employment 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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New Minnesota Law Makes Significant Changes to Independent Contractor and Employment Laws

Independent Contractors, Minnesota Employment Law

Governor Tim Walz has signed into law significant changes to Minnesota’s independent contractor and employment laws. Effective July 1, all employers, as well as their owners, risk significantly increased penalties for misclassifying employees as independent contractors. Construction industry employers, however, should be especially vigilant in ensuring their independent contractors are properly classified.

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