03/17/2026
Are you meeting your obligations under Minnesota law?
Minnesota’s Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) sets clear expectations for how employers must support and protect their employees. Compliance is not only a legal requirement, it is a key part of building a fair and sustainable workplace.
Under WESA, your employees have the right to:
• Discuss their wages without retaliation
• Access pregnancy and parental leave
• Receive reasonable pregnancy accommodations, including extra breaks, seating, and lifting limits
• Use a clean, private, non-bathroom space to express milk
Employers are responsible for ensuring these rights are understood, implemented, and consistently applied across the organization.
If concerns arise, employees may contact the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to report possible pregnancy or s*x discrimination. Taking a proactive approach to compliance helps reduce risk, strengthens workplace culture, and ensures your organization is meeting its legal responsibilities.
