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Offers a state-run program that provides eligible workers with paid time off and job protection when they need to care for their own serious health condition or to care for a family member, bond with a new child, or address certain military or safety-related needs. The program offers partial wage replacement while an employee is on leave and applies broadly to most employees working in Minnesota beginning January 1, 2026.

Wage and labor standards information and enforcement (includes minimum wage, overtime, child labor, prevailing wage, parental leave laws, employee rights regarding termination, licensing of fee employment agencies, managers, and counselors).

Enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act, which sets federal standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor, and recordkeeping. It responds to inquiries about wage and hour laws, protects workers through garnishment restrictions, and enforces labor standards on government contracts. Also investigates complaints to ensure employers comply with federal wage and hour requirements.

Oversees and enforces the Family and Medical Leave Act, ensuring eligible employees of covered employers can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying family and medical reasons.