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Mid-Year Employment Law Update – Golden Valley

Stay ahead of Minnesota employment law changes. Join us on July 14 for timely updates and practical guidance from trusted legal experts.

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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

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What You’ll Learn

Resources

Staying Current on Minnesota’s HR Requirements

  • ESST Amendments
  • New meal & rest break rules
  • Minimum wage updates
  • Secure Choice Retirement Program
  • New legislative updates
HR Services

Minnesota Paid Leave Act

  • Review of the first six months
  • Lessons learned
  • Important considerations for the future
Surveys

AI, Technology & Workplace Privacy

  • Legal obligations and employer considerations
  • Managing employee data and privacy risks
  • AI use in hiring and workplace decisions

Who Should Attend

HR professionals, business owners, managers, and anyone responsible for employee relations or compliance will benefit from attending this event.

Don’t Miss This Timely Update

Stay ahead of changing employment laws and ensure your organization is prepared! Register to attend before June 1 and save on preferred pricing.

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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

    Mary Ellen Reihsen

    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

    Kurt Erickson
    Stephanie Sarantopoulos

    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

    Randi Winter

    Presenters: Randi Winter & Pablo Orozco, Spencer Fane

     

     

     

    1:45 - 2:00 p.m.

    Closing

  • 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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