MINNEAPOLIS
Thursday, February 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:20 PM | Check-In: 8:30 AM
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall # 370
3rd Floor, City Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Real-world insights you can’t afford to miss.
This seminar offers a timely look at Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave law following its January 2026 launch. Join us for an in-depth examination of the rollout of Minnesota’s Paid Family Medical Leave program.
The program will examine:
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
– Penny J. Phillips, Course Chair
9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
What Do We Know, What Do We Need to Know, and What Are the Real-World Problems?
A “state of the industry” update covering what we know and what we don’t know after the first month of Paid Family Leave in Minnesota.
– Penny J. Phillips
9:35 – 10:35 a.m.
Minnesota Paid Family Leave and Employee Benefits Integration
This session covers ERISA applicability, tax implications, and how MN PFL interacts with existing benefits including short-term disability, medical premium payments, and retirement plan definitions of compensation.
– Mark P. Rosenfeld & Nicole A. Truso
10:35 – 10:50 a.m.
BREAK
10:50 – 11:50 a.m.
A Debrief with Regulatory Agencies
Hear the latest guidance from representatives of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).
– Sara B. Ellstra & Betsy Ohrn
11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
What Are Your Practical, Nitty-Gritty Operational Challenges?
Submit your questions in advance or bring your operational challenges to the seminar for discussion.
– Brycie Wasson
12:20 – 1:05 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
1:05 – 2:05 p.m.
Smoothly Integrating Minnesota Paid Leave with Existing Company Policies
Are your policies running smoothly? Or has 2026 started off with a bumpy ride? Join us to learn how to check for compliance across old and new leave polices and for tips and tricks on weaving together related policies and avoiding pitfalls. We will discuss integration and compliance requirements for large and small employers operating across state lines.
– Jillian M. Flower & Erin M. Edgerton Hall
2:05 – 2:20 p.m.
BREAK
2:20 – 4:20 p.m.
Reviewing and Anticipating Issues with Concurrent Leaves + Hypotheticals + Open Forum
Learn practical strategies for coordinating leave under multiple programs, discuss hypotheticals, and pose your questions to the panelists.
– Amy B. Conway, Greta Bauer Reyes & Brycie Wasson
– Penny J. Phillips (moderator)
LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Monday, March 16, 2026
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 labor and employment law specialist credits.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) for 6.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours.
Minnesota CLE is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program is valid for 6.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. Get more information about certification or recertification.
