Employment & Worker Protection · Minnesota
Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML
HF 2 / SF 2750 - enacted in Minnesota.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2023
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 62/100
- Minnesota strictness
The bottom line
Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML is an enacted law in Minnesota, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2024-01-01
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 62/100
- Minnesota strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Minnesota legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML
Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML (HF 2 / SF 2750) is an enacted law in Minnesota under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2023-05-17 and becomes effective on 2024-01-01. Minnesota currently reports 5 tracked regulations with 5 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Minnesota within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in HF 2 / SF 2750 itself.
Applicability under Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML: ESST: all MN employers. PFML: employers 30+ days employees. Penalty exposure is documented as: Dept of Labor enforcement. $40/day + back pay for ESST violations. Notable exemptions: ESST: some independent contractors. PFML: federal employees..
Summary
Minnesota ESST: 48 hrs/year paid sick for all employees. PFML program starting 2026: 12 weeks family, 12 weeks medical.
Key Requirements
ESST: 1 hr per 30 hrs worked, max 48 hrs/year. All employers covered. PFML (2026): 12 weeks family, 12 weeks medical.
Penalties
Dept of Labor enforcement. $40/day + back pay for ESST violations.
Applicability
ESST: all MN employers. PFML: employers 30+ days employees.
Exemptions
ESST: some independent contractors. PFML: federal employees.
How Minnesota compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Minnesota ranks #6 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota (this state) | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Minnesota is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML enacted?
Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML was enacted on 2023-05-17 and became effective on 2024-01-01. It was introduced as HF 2 / SF 2750.
What are the penalties for violating Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML?
Dept of Labor enforcement. $40/day + back pay for ESST violations. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML apply to small businesses?
ESST: all MN employers. PFML: employers 30+ days employees. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Minnesota compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Minnesota has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 5 enacted regulations out of 5 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML?
The official text of Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML (HF 2 / SF 2750) is available from the Minnesota legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time + PFML is enacted in Minnesota, effective 2024-01-01. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Minnesota ranks #6 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Minnesota tracks across all five policy areas. Minnesota profile
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