MN WORKPLACE MANDATES
Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits start January 1, 2026!
Stay Compliant. Stay Confident.
Minnesota’s mandates are changing fast, so don’t get caught off guard. Stay on top of every state mandate with Chamber resources, checklists, and information sessions designed to keep your business on track.
RESOURCES
The Chamber is here to help you navigate so you don’t miss anything. Start here:
Burnsville Business Briefing: Overview of Key Legal Changes
Watch here.
MN Paid Leave Website
PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE TO-DOs
Minnesota’s Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) program launches January 1, 2026. That may sound far off—but key deadlines are already approaching. Here’s what employers need to do before January 1:
- Choose state plan or private insurance
- Create your employer account (if using state plan)
- Submit census of all W-2 employees
- Update payroll for deductions
- Review LTD/STD overlap
- Prepare handbook updates
- Plan and implement your required employee notifications by December 1, 2025.
TIMELINE OVERVIEW OF MINNESOTA WORKPLACE MANDATES
(Unless noted, every mandate listed below applies to ALL employers and employees. There are almost no small businesses, part-time employee or other traditional exclusions.)
