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Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
Originally presented: October 7, 2025 | Course length: 6.0 hours
Questions about Minnesota’s new Paid Leave program?
Navigating the overlapping paid and unpaid leave laws and scenarios in Minnesota can make your head spin! Do not despair – you are not alone.This seminar provides clear guidance in this murky area to prepare for the January 1, 2026 effective date of the new Minnesota Paid Leave Law and analyze how it complements the existing framework of paid and unpaid leave laws. We’ve got the answers – for employees, employers, and attorneys – so you can navigate the rollout with confidence.
Seminar takeaways include:
Welcome and Introduction (5 MINUTES)
– Penny Phillips, Course Chair
Paid Family and Medical Leave in Minnesota: A Practical Overview (60 MINUTES)
What it is, who it covers, key features, and why it matters to you!
– Penny Phillips
Calculating Concurrent Leaves: Juggling MPL, ESST, FMLA and PFMLA Without Dropping the Ball (60 MINUTES)
Employees may qualify for multiple leave programs at once. Learn practical strategies for coordinating so everyone gets the time they need while employers stay on solid legal ground.
– Sharon S. Beck & Amy B. Conway
Get It Right: Practical Leave Strategies for Employers (60 MINUTES)
Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry provide authoritative guidance on the PFML program, including employer obligations and compliance strategies. Get practical tips and answers to common questions at this session.
– Sara B. Ellstra & Kate Kunitz
Navigating Paid Leave for Public Employers and Unionized Workforces (60 MINUTES)
Learn about subtleties and nuances that exist for public sector employees and unionized workforces.
– Susan K. Hansen & Elise M. Heifort
Equivalent Plans: Pathway to Exemption from State Plan Participation (60 MINUTES)
A helpful question and answer session with a paid family and medical leave expert on how insurers or employers can offer state-approved equivalent Minnesota Paid Leave plans, manage claims, and navigate Minnesota’s new paid leave law—all while staying compliant and minimizing risk.
– Brycie Wasson
Leave Laws Applied: Realistic Scenarios, Real Solutions (60 MINUTES)
Expert panel of faculty from the day’s sessions join up to discuss how to properly handle hypothetical real-world situations.
– Laura A. Farley, Elise M. Heifort, Kristin Berger Parker & Brycie Wasson
– Penny Phillips (moderator)
$295
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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 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.
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
