Takeaways

  • Minimum wage increases at the state, Minneapolis, and St. Paul levels will require multi-jurisdictional employers to reassess payroll practices.
  • New rules on meal and rest breaks significantly expand employee protections and reduce employer flexibility.
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave planning must begin now, with critical notice, premium, and plan-selection deadlines approaching in late 2025.

Minnesota saw several changes to labor and employment laws take effect in 2025, with additional changes anticipated for 2026.Continue Reading 2025-2026 Minnesota Labor and Employment Law Update: Key Wage, Leave, Pay Transparency, and Workplace Compliance Changes for Employers

Since inauguration, the Trump Administration has targeted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (“DEIA”) programs across both public and private sectors. The administration’s stated goal is to eliminate what it describes as unlawful employment and contracting practices in the public and private sectors.Continue Reading Navigating the New Framework: Strategies for Compliance Amid the New Administration’s DEI Rollbacks