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Blue Ox Success Series: MN Paid Family Medical Leave | What You Need to Know

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (CDT)

Description

Starting January 1, most employees will be able to take up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and 12 weeks of paid medical leave (maximum of 20 weeks combined) under Minnesota’s new law. Do you know how your business will respond, or what you should be doing now to prepare? Join us for our September Success Series workshop, presented in partnership with Pro Resources and the Lakes Area Human Resources Association. This “members only” session will include a program overview, real-world advice, and plenty of time for Q&A.

Tuesday, September 24
8:00 registration & coffee | 8:30 to 10:00 workshop
Greater Lakes Association of Realtors Office, 15344 Pearl Drive, Baxter

Who Should Attend

Small business owners and managers without dedicated HR staff
HR professionals seeking a refresher on PFML requirements
Anyone handling payroll, compliance, or employee policies

What You Will Learn

A clear overview of Minnesota’s new PFML program
Employer responsibilities and key deadlines before 2026
Practical steps to start preparing now
How to communicate with employees
Guidance through examples, discussion and Q&A

Ashley Drewes is a dedicated and results-oriented HR professional with comprehensive experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, policy development, performance management, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and multi-state employment law compliance. Ashley is recognized for building strong client relationships, delivering engaging training content, and managing complex HR issues with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

About Pro Resources
Leveraging a full team of HR experts (humans!) and HR technology, PRO Resources simplifies HR, payroll, and benefits while reducing costs. PRO positively impacts culture by providing safety, wellness, proactive HR, and work comp management. Our structure is unique in that we even take on liability for clients. The best part, we do it all on a small business budget.