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Earned Sick and Safe Time Rule Changes Implemented

July 13, 2026

The new rules took effect on July 6 and clarify how Minnesota’s ESST law applies to employers and employees.

When earned sick and safe time (ESST) became law in 2023, the Legislature granted rulemaking authority to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) to implement the state’s leave requirements.

In November 2025, DLI published proposed ESST rules and held a public comment period and public hearing to gather stakeholder feedback. The permanent rules have since been adopted and took effect on July 6, 2026. They apply to all employers and employees subject to ESST requirements.

What the new ESST rules include

The new ESST rules provide additional guidance on:

  • Interaction with local ESST ordinances.
  • Accrual years.
  • Hours-worked requirements.
  • Credited hours and accrual increments.
  • Accrual and front-loading of hours.
  • Employee use of ESST.
  • Reasonable documentation.
  • Misuse of ESST.
  • Employer policies that provide more generous sick and safe time benefits.

Get more information about the new ESST rules

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Your LMC Resource

Owen Wirth

Intergovernmental Relations Representative

(651) 281-1224

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