Small Business HR 101: What You Need to Know Before Hiring
About this Event
Ready to hire your first employee? Growing your team but unsure about HR requirements? Join us for Small Business HR 101, a practical, beginner-friendly session designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the essentials of hiring and managing employees.
Brennan Erickson of Honkamp Payroll, LLC will walk through the key steps and compliance requirements Minnesota employers need to understand, including:
- Getting set up with a Minnesota Tax ID
- Understanding unemployment insurance requirements
- Navigating Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Complying with Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) requirements
- Creating an employee handbook and establishing workplace policies
- Understanding your responsibilities as an employer
Whether you're preparing to make your very first hire or already have a small team, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of HR fundamentals, hiring compliance, and the policies that help protect your business and support your employees.
Event Details
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
7:30–9:00 AM
Location: Ignite, Red Wing, MN
Schedule
- 7:30–7:50 AM: Networking and refreshments
- 7:50–7:55 AM: Welcome and introductions
- 7:55–8:20 AM: Small Business HR 101 presentation
- 8:20–8:30 AM: Q&A with Brennan
- 8:30–9:00 AM: Additional questions and networking
About Welcoming Wednesday
Ignite's Welcoming Wednesday series brings entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members together to learn, connect, and share ideas. Each session offers practical insights, valuable resources, and opportunities to build relationships that support business growth.
Come for the knowledge, stay for the connections!
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