Bill > HF2269

This bill delays the penalties for employers who fail to notify employees about the Minnesota Paid Leave Law until January 1, 2027. Currently, the law requires employers to post workplace notices about paid family and medical leave benefits and provide written information to employees within 30 days of their employment, including details about leave benefits, premium deductions, filing claims, and department contact information. The bill specifically modifies the penalty section, pushing back the date when employers can be fined for non-compliance. For a first violation, employers would be subject to a $50 per employee civil penalty, and for subsequent violations, a $300 per employee penalty. The bill maintains the existing requirements for employers to notify employees in their primary language, provide information about leave benefits, and ensure employees can access this information. The legislation is part of Minnesota's implementation of its Paid Family and Medical Leave program, which aims to provide workers with job-protected paid time off for family and medical reasons. By delaying penalties, the bill gives employers additional time to fully comply with the notification requirements without immediate financial consequences.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2269&ssn=0&y=2025