Minnesota

Discussion

Minnesota: Victim Leave Expanded

Effective August 1, 2026, Minnesota SF 4760 revised the definition of “violent crime” in Minn. Stat. § 609.749(5) to include stalking. Employees who are a victim, or whose spouse or immediate family member is a victim, of a violent crime are entitled to take leave to attend criminal proceedings related to the victim’s case.

 

Minneapolis, MN: Local Minimum Wage Increase

Effective January 1, 2027, the minimum wage in Minneapolis, Minnesota, increases from $16.37 to $17.02 under an annual inflation adjustment required by the city code. On July 1, 2027, small businesses will have to pay the same rate. The adjustment is based on the percentage increase calculated by the state labor department for purposes of the state minimum wage, rounded to the nearest cent.

 

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