Employers, are you ready for the January 1, 2024 Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) requirement?

Nov 16

Here are the highlights

Minnesota's earned sick and safe time (ESST) law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Employers must provide each employee working in Minnesota at least one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to a minimum of 48 hours of accrued ESST per year.
An employee is anyone who works at least 80 hours in a year for an employer in Minnesota and is not an independent contractor. Temporary, part-time, seasonal, and agricultural employees are covered by this law. There are very few exceptions.
An employer's existing leave policy, such as paid time off (PTO), may already meet Minnesota's ESST requirements. Time to review those policies to ensure compliance.

For more details, see our resources page for links to the Department of Labor’s website, frequently asked questions, and a webinar on the topic.

Joseph Luhman