Minnesota State Sen. Rob Kupec, DFL-Moorhead, speaks about the proposed mandatory leave program during a press conference at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. MOORHEAD — Business leaders told freshman Minnesota Sen. Rob Kupec, DFL-Moorhead, that he may have to choose between his caucus and his constituents when it comes to a proposed medical and family leave act. The state senator met with Moorhead business and government leaders on Friday, Feb. 10, to discuss Minnesota SF 2, a bill that would require employers to allow employees up to 24 weeks of paid medical and family leave. The program would allow for 12 weeks each for both medical and family designated leave. The estimated cost of the program is $1.7 billion, and would implement a .07% payroll tax and a new government department tasked with regulating the program. As of Friday, 98 companies have signed on in opposition of bill. After sitting down with roughly 50 business from the community, Kupec did not commit support for or against the bill directly. "It’s really important to get this feedback on these bills, particularly in this situation being on the border," Kupec said. "From the business owners, there […]
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