Paid Leave is coming to Minnesota. Is your business ready?

Paid Leave is coming to Minnesota. Is your business ready?

October 7 | 3:30-4:45pm | at CCHE

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Minnesota’s Paid Leave program will provide job protections and partial wage replacement to workers who need time off to care for themselves or a family member. Paid Leave will support your employees when they need it most and strengthen connections in our families, communities and workplaces to improve employee retention, performance and morale.

As an employer, you play an important role in Paid Leave. To help employers prepare and to answer questions about the new state program, Minnesota Paid Leave Director Greg Norfleet and division staff are partnering with local chambers of commerce across Minnesota for a series of regional, in-person engagement sessions to:

• Provide employers with program updates, respond to questions, and gather feedback.
• Share information employers need to make sure they are ready when wage detail reporting begins this October.
• Connect and establish open lines of communication with employers around the state.

In-depth Overview of PFML Changes: Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of paid family medical leave.

Expert Guidance: Hear directly from DEED Director Greg Norfleet and other DEED team members.

Open Q&A Session: Ask your burning questions and get the clarity you need.

Light Refreshments: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and connect with fellow employers.
 

Why Attend?

Don't miss this chance to be well-prepared for the upcoming PFML changes. This informative session will give you the knowledge and resources needed to navigate this important transition successfully. 

The Cook County Chamber of Commerce and Cook County Higher Education are proud to team up and host Minnesota Paid Leave for an information and engagement session.

All local employers are invited to attend. Advance registration is welcomed but not required. Light refreshments provided.

To register please email angel@visitcookcounty.com