If you’re a business owner in Minnesota, you will want to take some time to look at the recent legislative changes that will substantially affect your operations. The new laws include provisions on mandatory paid leave for employees, franchise agreements, non-compete agreements, employer-sponsored meetings, legalization of marijuana, and much more. While these changes are aimed at providing more protections for workers, they could also have an impact on the bottom line of small businesses. It’s important to stay informed and be proactive in adapting to these changes in order to maintain a healthy business. But don’t worry, we’re all in this together and there are resources available to help navigate these changes. Let’s continue supporting each other and keeping our community thriving!
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Click here to see a timeline of these new bills
Click here to see the voting record for these bills
Agency Resources
- Sick and Safe Time homepage: dli.mn.gov/sick-leave
- Women’s Economic Security Act homepage: dli.mn.gov/newparents
- MDH’s related Breastfeeding Friendly Workplaces designation page: www.health.state.mn.us/people/breastfeeding/recognition/index.html. Becoming designated (relatively easy) is a great way for employers to know they are in compliance.
- DEED’s Paid Family and Medical Leave homepage: https://mn.gov/deed/programs-services/paid-family/
- DLI’s posters and notices page. This page, using this same URL, will be updated very soon with links to the new notices and posters: dli.mn.gov/posters
- Office of Cannabis Management: https://cannabis.state.mn.us
- Minnesota Department of Human Rights: https://mn.gov/mdhr/employers/
Additional Business Resources:
CLICK HERE – Minnesota Resources for Small Business start up