The Minnesota Legislature passed changes to the Public Employee Labor Relations Act (PELRA) on May 19, 2024. The changes can be found starting on page 720 of the super omnibus bill. These updates take effect on July 1, 2024. We are working with the Office of the General Counsel to understand the impact of the changes on employees and OHR. We will provide updates in the weeks ahead.
Campuses, colleges, and units will no longer need to submit a request for approval to hire independent contractors and engage current temporary agency arrangements, nor will OHR need to approve any hires.
Employee contributions to Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) reduced for two years and the vesting period changed from five to three years.
Learn about changes to employee contributions and the vesting period for the MSRS pension plan.
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