Employers in Minnesota are not the only ones gearing up for Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time (ESST) law to take effect on January 1, 2024. Cities in Minnesota are also making changes to their respective earned sick and safe time ordinances. Saint Paul’s City Council unanimously adopted amendments to its Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance to align its legislative code with Minnesota’s ESST law. The amendments, Ordinance 23-48, will go in effect on January 1, 2024.

Learn more here.

Photo of Gina K. Janeiro Gina K. Janeiro

Gina K. Janeiro is office managing principal of the Minneapolis, Minnesota, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Gina practices in all aspects of employment law and advises and represents clients in the areas of discrimination and harassment, disability management, employment contracts, wage and hour…

Gina K. Janeiro is office managing principal of the Minneapolis, Minnesota, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Gina practices in all aspects of employment law and advises and represents clients in the areas of discrimination and harassment, disability management, employment contracts, wage and hour compliance, commission claims, noncompetition litigation, drug testing law, defamation, whistleblower and in closely-held corporation and partnership disputes.

Photo of Lainey Luthens Lainey Luthens

Elaine (Lainey) Luthens is an associate in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace legal matters, including preventive advice and counseling, as well as drafting employment-related policies and contracts.

She has represented employers on…

Elaine (Lainey) Luthens is an associate in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace legal matters, including preventive advice and counseling, as well as drafting employment-related policies and contracts.

She has represented employers on a wide range of employment-related disputes, such as claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage loss, and breach of contract, in state and federal court and before federal, state, and local agencies.

Photo of Kaylyn R. Stanek Kaylyn R. Stanek

Kaylyn Stanek is an associate in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents management in employment litigation and advises clients on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. Her goal with every client is to provide practical and straightforward advice.