New Earned Sick and Safe Time Requirements

New Sick and Safe Time Requirements for all Minnesota Employees

Beginning on January 1, 2024, all Minnesota employees will be eligible for sick and safe time equal to 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year with a cap of up to 80 hours over multiple years. Employees may use this time to recover from illness, domestic abuse, or other issues. An employee’s sick and safe time begins accruing on the first date of employment. These requirements can be waived for union employees subject to a collective bargaining agreement or if an employer separately maintains paid leave policies that meet or exceed the statutory minimums. Rather than track sick and safe time by hour, many employers will choose to front load 48 hours on January 1 of each year.

Employers may coordinate that with other PTO time by front loading at least 80 hours every year on January 1, they can do so in lieu of any carryover. Employers are required to update employee handbooks to provide required notice of the earned sick and safe time law. If they do not have a handbook, they are required to give notice when hiring an employee.

At the end of each pay period, an employer must provide each employee with an earnings statement and include 1) the total number of sick and safe hours accrued and available for use, and 2) the total number of earned sick and safe time hours used during the pay period.

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By Chad Mckenney • February 6, 2026

WHO WE ARE Donohue McKenney Ltd. is a full-service law firm in Maple Grove, Minnesota, providing comprehensive legal services to business and individual clients throughout the Twin Cities and nationwide since 1994. Our practice areas include business law, construction law, employment law, real estate, estate planning, probate, family law, personal injury, and civil litigation. Visit dmlawltd.com for additional information. POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our team, providing support to our family law and civil litigation attorney. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Case Management & Administration • Assist in all aspects of family law and civil litigation matters • Maintain attorney's calendar and coordinate phone calls, meetings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances • Monitor intake of new matters and schedule consultations with attorneys • Ensure proper docketing and timely filing of all court papers • Track case progress, deadlines, and procedural requirements • Maintain organized case files with all relevant documents, pleadings, and correspondence Document Preparation & Filing • Draft, prepare, proofread, and review legal documents including pleadings, correspondence, deeds, and estate planning documents • File and eFile documents with courts and governmental offices Client Relations • Conduct new client intake calls and gather essential case information • Create and update client and matter records in case management database • Communicate case status updates and upcoming deadlines to clients and respond to client questions • Gather information from clients to respond to discovery requests Research & Support • Research and compile case-related documentation, reports, and billing summaries • Organize discovery materials and evidence • Assist in hearing and trial preparation • Perform various clerical duties including routing mail and screening calls/emails QUALIFICATIONS Required • Minimum 2 years of administrative assistant experience • Knowledge of Minnesota state court procedures and e-filing systems or willingness to learn • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, case management software, and legal research tools. Willingness to learn unfamiliar software. • Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration abilities • Self-motivated with a positive, professional, can-do attitude • Commitment to strict confidentiality Preferred • Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience • Experience with family and domestic law matters COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Competitive salary based on experience • Medical, Dental, HSA, and 401K options • Flexible/hybrid schedule available after initial training period TO APPLY Please send your resume to Info@dmlawltd.com We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position. Please apply directly.