Minnesota State Wire

NFIB Minnesota State Director Jon Boesche and Steve Gilbertson, an NFIB member and owner of Electramatic, recently advocated before the Minnesota House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee. They expressed support for HF 11, which seeks to delay the implementation of Minnesota’s Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Law by a year.

Boesche stated, "The Paid Family Medical Leave Act is the largest mandate ever to be imposed on Minnesota's businesses." He emphasized the challenges businesses face, including workforce shortages and increased tax burdens. Boesche pointed out that many small businesses lack dedicated HR departments, requiring owners to manage both administration and operations. "This bill would provide additional time for businesses to adjust their payroll systems, staffing plans, and financial strategies to accommodate the requirements of the new program," he added.

Gilbertson highlighted concerns about the PFML payroll tax and uniform requirements, suggesting they should be delayed until 2027 to allow businesses more time to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. He also noted that this delay would give the Legislature an opportunity to explore making the program more affordable and efficient.