Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave law takes effect in 2026. Here’s how it will impact small businesses and how to prepare your policies, people, and payroll systems now. How Minnesota’s PFML Will Change the Way Small Businesses Manage Leave In 2026, Minnesota joins a growing list of states with statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). The program promises greater support for employees facing major life events but for employers, it also brings operational an