Minnesota Legislature Enacts Pay Transparency Law and Updates Paid Sick Leave and Other Employment Laws
Minnesota employers should be aware of several new employment laws that were included in the Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy bill and Omnibus Tax bill signed into law at the end of May, just before the close of the 2024 legislative session. Some of these laws take effect next year, but others take effect as soon as July and August 2024. We summarize the most significant enactments and updates in this White Paper.
All companies with employees in Minnesota are subject to new pay transparency obligations and additional requirements under Minnesota's recently enacted Earned Safe and Sick Time law. The legislature also passed a variety of updates to existing employment laws, including changes to the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave law, increased penalties for employee misclassification, and a ban on non-solicitation agreements in service contracts.
Immediate actions for employers include reviewing the new laws, implementing changes to hiring and sick leave policies, and ensuring human resources and management personnel are aware of the changes. Employers with questions should consult knowledgeable employment counsel about these laws.
