Mid-Year Employment Law Update - Minnesota
Join us in Golden Valley for MRA’s new in-person Mid-Year Employment Law Update—designed to help you stay compliant and confident in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
Employment law is constantly changing. This mid-year update provides timely insights into Minnesota-specific legislation, regulatory shifts, and key court decisions—so you can proactively manage risk and support your organization.
Mid-Year Employment Law Update – Golden Valley, MN
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Brookview Golden Valley
316 Brookview Pkwy S
Golden Valley, MN
Earn 2.25 HRCI and SHRM credits
What You’ll Learn
Staying Current on Minnesota’s HR Requirements
- ESST Amendments
- New meal & rest break rules
- Minimum wage updates
- Secure Choice Retirement Program
- New legislative updates
Minnesota Paid Leave Act
- Review of the first six months
- Lessons learned
- Important considerations for the future
AI, Technology & Workplace Privacy
- Legal obligations and employer considerations
- Managing employee data and privacy risks
- AI use in hiring and workplace decisions
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Event Agenda
Event Agenda
Times are listed in Central Time.
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Registration & Networking
10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Welcome
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Staying Current on Minnesota's Day-to-Day HR Obligations
Presenter: Mary Ellen Reihsen, Hellmuth & Johnson
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Minnesota Paid Leave: Lessons from the First Six Months
Presenters: Kurt Erickson & Stephanie Sarantopoulos, Littler Mendelson
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Networking
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
AI, Technology & Workplace Privacy: Legal Obligations & Considerations
Presenters: Randi Winter & Pablo Orozco, Spencer Fane
1:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Closing
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Pricing & Credits
Pricing & Credits
Early-Bird (through 6/1/26) Price (starting 6/1/26) Member $175 $200 Nonmember $225 $225 HRCI and SHRM credits, and CLEs applied for.
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Sponsoring MRA events is a tremendous opportunity to bring your message of business value to our growing membership of organizations HR professionals and business leaders. Our members represent all industries including manufacturing, service, distribution, finance, and health care! 80% of event attendees are new at each event offering you the opportunity to network with new contacts. We are very excited about the event this year and hope you can join us!
For more information on sponsorship, call Laura Kielbasa at 262.696.3346 or [email protected].
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