Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Law is now in effect and it is bringing mixed emotions from taxpayers and businesses. Companies are responsible for half of the benefit and the remainder comes from the state or tax dollars.
Business owners have acknowledged the benefit this law has for employees, but are concerned about the challenges they will face as small business owners. The program allows employees to take up to 20 weeks of paid leave for medical or family reasons — like bonding with a newborn or taking care of a sick family member. The benefits can also extend to military families and those addressing personal safety issues, like stalking or domestic violence.
Anita Nelson, the President/Owner of IN Food Marketing and Design in Minneapolis says she will need to plan how to divide work up among her employees in order to keep her business financially stable…