Employee resources
Workplace notices & leave.
Minnesota, federal, Minneapolis, and Saint Paul notices. Reviewed October 16, 2026.
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Questions about leave, pay, accommodations, or these notices? Contact Nimo at 763-444-1493 or info@raqihhc.com.
These online copies supplement workplace display and direct employee notices. Choose the notices that apply to your work and employer coverage. Completed employee forms are provided privately.
Employee leave & notice guide
Explains the main leave programs, other protected absences, local requirements, and how to request help.
Official workplace poster binder
22 pages: state, federal, city, conditional, and informational posters. Check the index before printing.
Minnesota workplace posters
Official source: Minnesota DLI. Confirm the Paid Leave plan and complete workers’ compensation insurer details.
Age discrimination
State workplace notice.
Employer-sponsored meetings
State workplace notice.
2026 minimum wage
Current-year state notice.
Safety and health
Minnesota state-plan workplace safety notice.
Unemployment insurance
State workplace notice.
Workers’ compensation
Employer must fill in carrier/contact details before posting.
Paid Leave: state plan
Use if the employer participates in the state program.
Paid Leave: equivalent plan
Alternative for an approved equivalent plan.
Veterans benefits
Conditional: more than 50 full-time employees.
Earned sick and safe time
Informational poster; the individual employee notice is separate.
Pregnant workers and new parents
Informational poster; the required employee notice is separate.
2027 minimum wage
Upcoming version. Do not use the new rate before its effective date.
Federal notices
Federal coverage guidance determines which notices apply. Minnesota’s safety poster serves state-plan workplaces; specialized federal jurisdiction may differ.
FLSA employee rights
For employment covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Applies to most private employers.
USERRA military service rights
Employer notice of military service and reemployment rights.
EEOC: Know Your Rights
Review statutory coverage. Many laws begin at 15 employees; age-discrimination coverage generally begins at 20. Both pages are included.
Family and Medical Leave Act
Conditional: covered private employers generally have 50 or more employees in 20 workweeks. Individual eligibility is separate.
Special circumstances
Federal contracts, E-Verify participation, benefit plans, OSHA records or citations, and agency orders can require additional notices. Review the DOL poster advisor, E-Verify resources, and benefit-plan disclosures when applicable.
Minneapolis & Saint Paul
City coverage can depend on where employees perform work, including services in a client’s home. Track work locations and hours.
Minneapolis labor standards
2026 combined wage, sick/safe time, and wage-theft notice. Includes the $16.37 rate.
Use city translations and coverage guidance. The poster must also be distributed to new hires as required.
Saint Paul labor standards
Current August 2026 combined notice. For employers with 6–100 staff, the city rate became $16.37 on July 1, 2026.
Confirm business size using city counting rules and rate schedules. Current posters and translations.
Leave at a glance
| Program | Key distinction | Official details |
|---|---|---|
| MN ESST | Paid time earned for covered health, family, safety, closure, and bereavement needs. Ask Nimo for your balance and the agency policy. | DLI ESST |
| MN Paid Leave | Partial wage replacement; up to 12 weeks medical and 12 weeks family, maximum 20 combined in a benefit year, if eligible. | Paid Leave |
| MN pregnancy/parental | Up to 12 weeks unpaid protected leave; no employer-size or employment-tenure minimum. | DLI parental leave |
| Federal FMLA | Covered employers and eligible workers only. May overlap with state leave; benefits do not automatically add together. | DOL FMLA |
The downloadable guide covers additional protected absences, including school activities, voting, jury service, military service, safety needs, and accommodation-related leave.
Official leave-program comparison
State-issued comparison of the four main programs.