Preparing for Paid Family and Medical Leave: A conversation with Senator Nick Frentz

This week on the Minnesota Business Podcast, I sat down with Senator Nick Frentz of North Mankato to talk about the new Paid Family and Medical Leave law taking effect January 1, 2026. As both a legislator and small business owner, Senator Frentz brings a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities this mandate creates. We discussed why he pushed for changes to the law, what employers should be doing now to prepare, and how bipartisanship will be essential as we look toward the next legislative session.

Chamber resources for PFML and compliance can be found here.

Doug Loon: We’re in the final days of the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest — I’ll share more at the end. But today, I’m thrilled to have another guest with us to talk about the Paid Family and Medical Leave law, which takes effect January 1.

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