Tolkkinen: Lawmakers need to look again at how new employment laws affect schools
- Posted on February 8, 2025
- By Star Tribune
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Tolkkinen: Lawmakers need to look again at how new employment laws affect schools
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Minnesota's year-old Earned Sick and Safe Time law and Family Medical Leave Act which takes effect in 2026 are forcing schools to cut teaching and activities staff.