Key insights
- Minnesota has implemented new regulations requiring all organizations with employees who work a minimum of 80 hours in Minnesota to provide earned sick and safe time.
- Starting January 1, 2024, employers must provide each employee in Minnesota with one hour of ESST for every 30 hours worked, with the ability to accumulate at least 48 hours of ESST each year.
- A paid time off plan or other type of paid leave (including sick or vacation time) can satisfy the ESST law if the plan meets Minnesota’s ESST requirements.
Need help meeting Minnesota’s earned safe and sick time rules?
Minnesota has implemented new regulations requiring all organizations with employees who work a minimum of 80 hours in Minnesota to provide earned sick and safe time (ESST). The new ESST requirements include:
- Providing the required paid time off
- Notifying employees of the change
- Including earned and used ESST balances on paystubs
Employers must comply with these and other regulations in the new law. Update your current policies and procedures to make sure your organization is prepared to follow the new rules.
Learn the requirements
Starting January 1, 2024, employers must provide each employee in Minnesota with one hour of ESST for every 30 hours worked, with the ability to accumulate at least 48 hours of ESST each year. A paid time off plan or other type of paid leave (including sick or vacation time) can satisfy the ESST law if the plan meets Minnesota’s ESST requirements.
Compliance and implementation considerations
Employer policy decisions to consider before implementing ESST include:
- How will our current time-off policies interact with ESST?
- How will ESST hours be earned (accrued over time or front loaded)?
- What will happen with unused ESST hours at year-end?
- What employment policies must be created or updated?
- How must my payroll processes be updated or adjusted?
How we can help
CLA has additional guidance and resources available to help your organization comply with the Minnesota ESST requirements. Our team can help you understand the policy requirements and business implications and provide tailored guidance to meet the new regulations. Contact us for assistance.