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
Bumps and Bridges: Navigating the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
If you read one of our prior articles, you know that there are many things for employers to consider when preparing for an employee's parental leave - from having policies in your employee handbook to ensuring that you are following federal and state laws. Today, we want to share about the latest
From Parental Leave to Workplace Success: Tips for a Smooth Transition
It seems like only yesterday that you were anticipating the arrival of your new baby and planning for your leave from work. But time passed quickly and your parental leave is almost over. It doesn’t matter if you were gone for 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, or 12 weeks, chances are good that it feels
Baby on Board! Helping Employers Plan for Employee Parental Leave
The birth of a baby is one of the most anticipated and joyful events in life. For months in advance, we plan and prepare in many ways. We want everything to go as smoothly as possible throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Since work is a significant part of life for many parents and