The Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL) law is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, bringing sweeping changes to the employee leave landscape for Minnesota employers.
Unlike the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the MPL law applies to nearly all Minnesota employers regardless of size, most Minnesota employees, and has more generous leave and pay entitlements. In our latest client alert, Megan Anderson and Caitlin Gehlen outline the key differences between FMLA and MPL, explain what employers must do to prepare, and offer practical guidance on policy updates, compliance planning and employee communications.
Read the full legal alert here.