Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program starts January 1, 2026. Letters with rate determinations have been sent and we wanted to highlight a couple of observations. Wage Base – The expected wage base for this was published as being the same...
While this law is specific to Minnesota, it may still affect employers who have remote workers or branches in the state a complex but increasingly common scenario in today’s hybrid and remote workforce.
In this installment on the upcoming MN Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, which goes into effect in January 2026, we’d like to discuss the small business assistance option in the law.
Minnesota’s Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) program is bringing significant changes for employers and employees alike. At Smith Schafer, we are committed to helping Minnesota businesses stay informed and prepared. This article is part of our ongoing series on...
This article is the third installment in our ongoing series designed to help Minnesota businesses understand and prepare for the new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. If you missed it, start with the first two articles in the series: Understanding...
As a reminder, Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program will take effect on January 1, 2026. All Minnesota employers are required to participate in the state-administered program unless they receive an exemption by offering a comparable private plan....