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Stay Compliant With Minnesota Paid Leave Updates

In this session you’ll get the latest Paid Leave updates and learn best practices for integrating other leave programs, including Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), Paid Time Off (PTO), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Minnesota Pregnancy and Parental Leave.

Do Interns & Temporary Employees Have to Be Offered Benefits?

April 23, 2026 – Even short‑term employees can create benefit compliance risk for some employers. Read more to understand when interns and temporary employees may need to be offered coverage.

ERISA Fiduciary Duties

April 23, 2026 – ERISA litigation continues to sharpen expectations around employer fiduciary duties for benefit plans. Read more to understand what this means for plan oversight and compliance.

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (CAA 26)

April 23, 2026 – The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (CAA 26), brings major changes to pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) transparency, reporting, and fiduciary oversight for group health plans. Read more to learn what this means for employers and plan sponsors.

First Quarter Benefit News Highlights

April 23, 2026 – This quarter brings important employee benefits updates, from new HIPAA guidance and privacy notice requirements to higher ACA cost limits and evolving enforcement priorities. Read more to stay informed and prepared.

Construction Industry Fatalities Decline in 2024

Construction-related fatalities declined in 2024—the most recent year of fully verified national data—but construction remains one of the most hazardous industries. Sustained improvement in safety outcomes will depend on ongoing investment in employee training, consistent enforcement of safety standards, and proactive jobsite hazard management.

Cumulative Trauma Injuries and Workers’ Compensation

Cumulative trauma injuries (CTIs) are common in construction and can lead to complex, costly workers’ compensation claims. The good news is that many CTIs are preventable with proactive ergonomics, training, and early reporting strategies.

Minnesota’s Minimum Wage Increase for 2026

April 8, 2026 – New statewide and city‑specific wage increases are now in effect in Minnesota for 2026. Learn more about how new rates affect your business and what updates you’re required to make.

Employer Rights & Responsibilities During ICE Visits

January 27, 2025 – Immigration-related workplace visits and audits can occur with little or no warning. While these situations can feel stressful, employers do have rights and responsibilities—and a clear plan can help protect operations, employees, and legal compliance.

Fourth Quarter Benefit News Highlights

January 14, 2026 – This quarter brings key updates in employee benefits—from new IRS guidance on ACA electronic reporting to final 2025 Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, plus insights on ICHRA affordability and hospital pricing transparency. Read more to stay ahead of compliance changes that could impact your organization.