Blue Ox Success Series: Paid Family Medical Leave | What You Need to Know

Blue Ox Success Series: Paid Family Medical Leave - What You Need to Know

This “members only” session will include a program overview, real-world advice, and plenty of time for Q&A. FREE Success Series Workshop.

Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Due to demand for this important information, this second session of the Blue Ox Success Series is being offered. It will cover the same information as the early session (8:30AM).

Starting January 1, most employees will be able to take up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and 12 weeks of paid medical leave (maximum of 20 weeks combined) under Minnesota’s new law. Do you know how your business will respond, or what you should be doing now to prepare? Join us for our September Success Series workshop, presented in partnership with Pro Resources and the Lakes Area Human Resources Association. This “members only” session will include a program overview, real-world advice, and plenty of time for Q&A.This event is FREE to attend.

who should attend

Small business owners and managers without dedicated HR staff
HR professionals seeking a refresher on PFML requirements
Anyone handling payroll, compliance, or employee policies

what you will learn

A clear overview of Minnesota’s new PFML program
Employer responsibilities and key deadlines before 2026
Practical steps to start preparing now
How to communicate with employees
Guidance through examples, discussion and Q&A

Megan holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and is a certified Human Resources Professional with more than 16 years of experience. Throughout her career, Megan has partnered with employers to design, manage, and implement best practices in HR that align with both compliance needs and business goals.

She is passionate about building strong client relationships and is known for her expertise in conflict resolution and employee relations. Megan thrives on collaborating across departments to understand organizational needs and translate strategies into actionable solutions that drive meaningful results.

With a balance of strategic insight and hands-on HR knowledge, Megan helps employers strengthen their workplaces, achieve their HR objectives, and create environments where both businesses and employees succeed.