Minnesota’s legislature was busy providing new rules and obligations for employers. In addition to the changes in the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), and Paid Family and Medical Leave, (which we discuss in separate articles), the Minnesota legislature also made slight adjustments to the state’s pregnancy accommodation law and
Minnesota’s Human Rights Act Amended
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently signed a bill significantly amending the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA). Among other things, the legislation amended the definition of “disability” under state anti-discrimination law. The MHRA was also amended relating to the use of service animals. For more information about these developments in Minnesota, please review our full report