BIA Advocacy Update

Minnesota Paid Leave begins Jan. 1, 2026!

Make sure you are prepared for when employees begin requesting time away. For example, although employees cannot start bonding leave until Jan. 1, employees can begin requesting it this month. 

Paid Leave has access to resources that covers:

• Creating your employer accounts
• Reporting and premium payment
• Telling your employees about Paid Leave
• and customizing it for your workplace. 

Access those resources here.

News from MN Department of Labor and Industry 

The December newsletter featured reminders on workplace laws beginning Jan. 1, 2026. In addition to Paid Leave, the following begin: 

• Minimum Wage: Increases to $11.41 an hour. Training wage for workers under 20 during their first 90 days will be $9.31 an hour.

• Breaks: New meal and rest break requirements will begin. Most employees must be allowed to receive a paid 15-minute break every four consecutive hours worked and an unpaid 30-minute meal break when working six or more consecutive hours.

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Construction Survey results

Twice a year the BIA-RRV partners with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis to share a survey with members to gauge performance and the overall outlook for the Ninth District. The fall survey was conducted throughout November. 

As a preview, the number one challenge identified in Fall of 2025 was competition for available projects.

They are hosting a webinar covering key takeaways from the survey on Dec. 12 from 9-9:30 a.m. 

Webinar: Click here to register.

Fargo LDC Code Connect: Dec. 16

The planning department is hosting another Code Connect session regarding updates to their Land Development Code on Dec. 16 from noon - 1 p.m. Click here to access the meeting link.

You can access recordings of previous meetings here.