The bill proposes to delay the implementation of the Minnesota Paid Leave Law by one year, amending various sections of Minnesota Statutes 2024. Key changes include the postponement of the annual employer premium rates and related provisions from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. This affects several subdivisions, including those concerning premium rate adjustments, administrative costs, and public outreach, which will now take effect in 2027 instead of 2026. Additionally, the bill introduces new effective dates for various sections of the law, ensuring that the changes take precedence over any conflicting amendments made in subsequent legislative sessions.

The bill also includes provisions for employer notice requirements, specifying that employers must inform employees about their rights and obligations under the Paid Leave Law. This includes posting workplace notices and providing written information to employees in their primary language. The effective dates for these notice requirements have been adjusted to November 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to provide a clearer timeline for the implementation of the Paid Leave Law while ensuring that employers are adequately informed of their responsibilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 268B.02, 268B.14, 268B.17, 268B.18, 268B.25, 268B.26