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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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Dec 18 2025

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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Jun 25 2025

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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Oct 17 2024

Minnesota Paid Leave Update

Minnesota Employment Law, Sick Leave

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (the Department) recently issued an update detailing the upcoming employer submission required under Minnesota’s paid family medical leave law (Minnesota Paid Leave). Although employees cannot take leave under the new law until 2026, the first wage detail reports are due on Oct. 31, 2024.

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Jul 10 2024

2024 Minnesota Legislative Changes Impacting Employers

Minnesota Employment Law

The 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session, while not as seismic as 2023, brought many changes that may require adjustments to employers’ practices and policies.

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Jun 25 2024

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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Mar 4 2024

Earned Sick & Safe Time: St. Paul MN Differences

Minnesota Employment Law

St. Paul revised its ESST Ordinance in October 2023 to align with Minnesota’s ESST law, which went into effect January 1, 2024. The new guidance called “Final Rules” helps employers understand how the HREEO will enforce the recently revised St. Paul Ordinance.

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Nov 14 2023

Minnesota Paid Family Leave Facts

Minnesota Employment Law, Sick Leave

On May 24, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed into law an omnibus jobs and economic development bill that included, among its many workplace-related provisions, the establishment of a statewide paid sick leave program, effective on January 1, 2024. This law is similar to the existing Minneapolis and St. Paul earned sick and safe time ordinances, but it does not preempt them. In other words, and according to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s website,”employers must follow the most protective law that applies to their employees.” The website indicates that an employee notice, frequently asked questions regarding the new program, and a workplace poster will be “coming soon.”

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