Event Details

North Star SHRM will be hosting a virtual education session titled: 

MNPFML Updates

By Nick Sabatino - Area Vice President with Gallagher Benefits

This is a virtual presentation via Zoom on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All North Star SHRM members are invited to attend. There is no cost to attend. 

For the meeting link, log into the North Star SHRM website and click "Virtual Meeting Log-in" under Meetings & Events on the left side.

The target audience for this seminar is HR professionals and business owners.
Session Description:

This informational session will provide a clear, practical overview of Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (MNPFML), including what the law requires, key timelines, employer responsibilities, and how payroll deductions and benefits coordination will work in practice. We’ll cover what employers should be doing now, common misconceptions, and how MNPFML may interact with existing leave and disability programs. In addition, the session will highlight current updates in the health insurance market, including cost trends, carrier changes, and plan design strategies employers are using to manage rising expenses. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of the evolving benefits landscape and actionable insights to help them stay compliant and competitive.

Learning objectives:
Understand the core requirements of Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (MNPFML):

• , Eligibility, timelines, employer responsibilities, and funding mechanics.
• Identify how MNPFML may interact with existing leave, short-term disability, and benefits programs—and what decisions employers may need to make.
• Gain awareness of current trends and updates in the health insurance market, including cost drivers, carrier behavior, and plan design strategies.
• Walk away with practical, actionable steps employers can take to remain compliant, competitive, and better prepared for upcoming benefits changes.

Speaker Bio:
Nick Sabatino is an Area Vice President with Gallagher Benefits, specializing in employee benefits for small businesses with 2–100 employees. Based in Minnesota, he partners with employers to design health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefit programs that are both cost-effective and employee-friendly. Nick takes a consultative, relationship-first approach, helping clients navigate complex topics like level-funded plans and Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave. He is passionate about simplifying benefits, building long-term partnerships, and supporting the local business community.