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Impact of Minnesota Paid Leave on Wisconsin Companies

The state of Minnesota last week passed a paid leave law that will have a significant impact on Wisconsin companies. This law requires employers to provide paid leave to their employees, and it has the potential to create a competitive disadvantage for Wisconsin companies. In this article, we will explore the implications of the Minnesota paid leave law and how it could affect Wisconsin companies.

What is the Minnesota Paid Leave Law?

The Minnesota Paid Leave Law, requires employers to provide paid leave to their employees. This law applies to all employers with more than 21 employees, and it requires them to provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying reasons. These reasons include medical leave, family leave, and military leave. The law also requires employers to provide up to 6 weeks of paid leave for parental leave.

How Could the Minnesota Paid Leave Law Impact Wisconsin Companies?

The Minnesota Paid Leave Law could have a significant impact on Wisconsin companies. For one, it could create a competitive disadvantage for Wisconsin companies. Since Minnesota employers are now required to provide paid leave, they may be able to attract and retain better employees than Wisconsin companies. This could lead to a talent drain from Wisconsin to Minnesota, as employees may be more likely to seek employment in Minnesota due to the paid leave benefits.

Additionally, the law could also lead to an increase in labor costs for Wisconsin companies. Since they are not required to provide paid leave, they may have to increase wages to remain competitive with Minnesota employers. This could lead to an increase in labor costs for Wisconsin companies, which could have a negative impact on their bottom line.

What Can Wisconsin Companies Do to Prepare?

Wisconsin companies can take several steps to prepare for the impact of the Minnesota Paid Leave Law. First, they should review their current policies and procedures to ensure that they are in compliance with the law. This includes reviewing their leave policies and making sure that they are providing the required amount of paid leave.

Second, they should consider offering additional benefits to their employees to remain competitive with Minnesota employers. This could include offering additional paid leave, flexible work schedules, or other perks.

Finally, they should consider increasing wages to remain competitive with Minnesota employers. This could help them attract and retain better employees, and it could also help offset the increased labor costs associated with the law.

Conclusion

The Minnesota Paid Leave Law could have a significant impact on Wisconsin companies. It could create a competitive disadvantage for Wisconsin companies, as Minnesota employers are now required to provide paid leave. Additionally, it could lead to an increase in labor costs for Wisconsin companies. To prepare for the impact of the law, Wisconsin companies should review their current policies and procedures, consider offering additional benefits to their employees, and consider increasing wages.

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