Description

Minnesota’s new Paid Leave program takes effect January 1 2026, bringing new requirements for employers and expanded benefits for employees. This session will outline what the law covers, key employer responsibilities, and the timelines you’ll need to meet. This paid leave program impacts both non-union and union employees.  

This class will be available in-person at the Marriott Minneapolis West and remotely over Zoom. Please indicate your preference when you register. 

Who should attend? HR leaders, benefits administrators, payroll specialists, owners and operations managers

Grant Collins is an MSBA-certified specialist in both traditional labor law and employment law. His traditional labor practice involves preparing for and serving as chief-spokesperson for collective bargaining, advising employers on their rights and obligations under collective bargaining agreements and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and representing employers in grievance arbitrations and unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board. Grant advises clients on contingency planning in both the strike context and lockout context, including preparing for potential picket-line misconduct, sympathy strikes, and residential picketing. Grant also serves as outside labor counsel for construction trade groups, including the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) and the Finishing Contractors Association (FAC International).