NFIB Minnesota State Director Jon Boesche and NFIB member Steve Gilbertson, who owns Electramatic, recently testified before the Minnesota House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee. They supported HF 11, a proposal to delay the implementation of Minnesota’s Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Law by one year.
Boesche emphasized the challenges businesses face due to the PFML Act. “The Paid Family Medical Leave Act is the largest mandate ever to be imposed on Minnesota’s businesses,” he stated. He highlighted current struggles with workforce shortages and increased tax burdens as additional pressures on businesses. Boesche pointed out that most small businesses lack dedicated HR departments or accountants, meaning owners are often directly involved in both administration and operations. He argued that delaying the law would allow businesses more time to adjust their systems and strategies for compliance.
Gilbertson echoed these sentiments, arguing for postponement until 2027. “This PFML payroll tax and one-size-fits-all requirements will add fuel to the fire,” he said. He suggested that extra time would help businesses recover from COVID-19 impacts while allowing lawmakers to explore more affordable and efficient solutions.
