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Navigating Minnesota's New Paid Leave Program For Farmers

 


Attention Minnesota farmers and agricultural producers! Are you up to speed on the latest state employment regulations impacting your operation?


In Episode #65 of MN CropCast, hosts David Nicolai and Seth Naeve sit down with Rob Holcomb, Regional  Extension  Educator, Farm Business Management to discuss a critical and timely topic: Minnesota's new Paid Leave Program. While traditional corporate employers might be accustomed to navigating complex leave programs, these recent state mandates represent uncharted territory for many farmers. If your operation relies on hired help and you are issuing W-2s, this episode is a must-listen.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • The Basics of the Mandate: A breakdown of the new Minnesota paid leave program (at the highest level) and how it applies to agricultural employers
  • Who is Affected: Whether your focus is on crops or livestock, if you manage labor and issue     W-2s at year’s end, these rules apply to you.  
  • Compliance and Best Practices: Important considerations and actionable advice to ensure your farming operation remains compliant with these new state-level labor requirements.

Dealing with labor in agriculture is challenging enough without surprise regulations. Let Rob Holcomb bring you up to date and help you prepare your farm business for these upcoming changes.

Listen to the Podcast


Tune in to Episode #65 today to get the essential updates for your farm! Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

What is Minnesota CropCast?

Hosts David Nicolai and Seth Naeve discuss the progress and challenges of Minnesota's agronomic crops in this podcast. They are joined by a diversity of specialists representing all crops and agronomic disciplines to discuss their research and its impact on future Minnesota crops. Dave Nicolai is a crops Extension educator and Seth Naeve is the Extension soybean agronomist.

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