Minnesota is joining a growing number of states that require employers to help employees save for retirement. If you're a small business owner who doesn't currently offer a retirement plan, you'll soon need to provide one for your employees. The Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program is
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB): Employer Guide
By now, you’ve probably heard of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), President Trump’s sweeping legislative initiative, which was narrowly passed by the House and Senate and signed into law on July 4, 2025. The final bill runs 331 pages, covering nearly every area of government: agriculture,
Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know
The Minnesota Legislature has been busy! Over the past couple of years, they’ve passed new laws aimed at supporting working Minnesotans—and employers have a lot to keep track of. One of those laws is Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), which went into effect on January 1, 2024. Another big one is Paid
New Year, New Rules: Payroll and HR Changes for 2025
As 2024 comes to a close and we get ready to roll the calendar over into a new year, MBS is here to help you prepare for upcoming payroll and HR changes. These updates include changes at both the federal and state (Minnesota) levels, along with a few miscellaneous items to address with your
Exempt Employee Salary Threshold
Update: As a result of the November 15, 2024, Federal court decision in Texas overturning this ruling, the new changes to the exempt employee salary threshold are no longer in effect. More information can be found by clicking here. This article still includes the current thresholds and offers
New Year, New Laws
As we kick off the new year, we want to inform you about the latest updates in federal and state (Minnesota) laws that may affect your business. January is also a good time to draw your attention to a couple of other matters - specifically, checking your 1099s and ensuring that everything is