Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Business Guide to Law Changes

The 2023 legislative session produced more increased costs and regulations on business than in the last decade. The Minnesota Chamber team is producing a series of webinars with agencies, policy and legal experts to help businesses make sense of changes they will have to make to their practices to comply with these new laws. Topics include paid leave, earned sick and safe time, legalizing cannabis, bans on noncompetes and specific chemicals in household products, as well as tighter rules and restrictions around air and water permits.

Timeline of New Law Implementation


The Minnesota legislature passed many bills this legislative session.

View the timeline of when those bills will become a reality for your business.


2023 Legislative Voting Record


See how legislators voted on top business issues.


Overview of Labor Law Changes


After a busy session that caused a host of new regulations, the Chamber is hosting Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner, Nicole Blissenbach. This webinar delves into the intricacies of the recent transformations in labor laws, discussing multiple new policies that are of vital importance to employers. Offering invaluable knowledge to help stay compliant, the Minnesota Chamber equips businesses with necessary information to adapt and thrive in a changing labor landscape.


Paid Leave and New Resources


The new commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and his staff cover a variety of topics in this webinar – from new resource opportunities for business and workforce grants and the expected timeline of their availability to key information about the state’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program – all within the oversight of DEED. 


Statewide Policy Tour 


The Chamber’s semi-annual Statewide Policy Tour is your opportunity to discuss how actions at the Capitol impact your business. What do these new laws mean for your business? What are the next steps in encouraging lawmakers to make Minnesota an attractive, competitive place for business and talent? Throughout June, the Chamber hosted a series of tours throughout the state. The above on-demand webinar is a digital version of that presentation from the Minnesota Chamber's policy team. 


Keep tabs on the website linked below for updates as they become available!

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Preparing for the Legalization of Marijuana

During the 2023 legislative session, policymakers legalized the recreational adult use of marijuana. The legalization date of August 1 is quickly approaching and it’s important for employers to be prepared for the potential impact on the workplace. To help prepare your business and your workforce, the Minnesota Chamber is hosting a live webinar on July 12 at 1:00 p.m. with David James, a labor and employment attorney from Nilan Johnson Lewis. Get your questions answered on how to best prepare your workplace for this fast-approaching law change.

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Coming Up This Week

  • Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00am - Executive Committee Meeting at the Chamber
  • Tuesday, July 11th at 11:00am - Ribbon Cutting at Family Promise
  • Tuesday, July 11th at 12:00pm - Golf Classic Meeting at Green Mill
  • Wednesday, July 12th at 8:30am - neXt Leadership Meeting at the Chamber
  • Wednesday, July 12th at 12:00pm - Membership Milestone at Allstate Insurance
  • Friday, July 14th at 12:00pm - Ambassadors Meeting at Spurs


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