Here’s why your small business needs an attendance policy as well as how to write an effective one — and a sample attendance policy template.

Writing samples are a commonly required component when applying for jobs that heavily feature writing. That makes complete ...

Minnesota has launched a paid leave program that can be used for illness, family care and taking time off after having a baby. “Minnesota just launched our statewide paid leave program,” Governor Tim ...

Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Matt Varilek speaks about the early launch of Minnesota’s paid family and medical leave program on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in St. Paul.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) says nearly 12,000 parents have applied for paid leave since the law started rolling out in early December. Under the law, ...

As a massive fraud scandal continues to unfold in Minnesota, a new law in the state is set to take effect on Jan. 1 granting 20 weeks of paid leave, which critics say just opens the door for more ...

Bereavement leave is a temporary period of paid or unpaid time off granted to employees after the death of a family member or loved one. It is intended to provide employees with the necessary time to ...

The program offers up to 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave, funded by a payroll tax shared by employers and employees. Nearly all workers in Minnesota, including part-time and ...

Minnesota on Jan. 1 will become the 13th state to launch its own state-run paid family and medical leave program. Paid leave grants Minnesota workers up to 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of ...

A young employee's 'Sicko Leave' request to attend a Travis Scott concert baffled his manager, sparking a viral online debate. The incident highlights a generational shift in workplace expectations, ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — In a matter of weeks, Minnesota will introduce a new paid family and medical leave program, effective January 1. The program, which was passed by the DFL-controlled legislature in ...