Paid Leave Updates
Paid Leave Updates – November 2024
Implementation Update
Minnesota will be the 13th state to launch a statewide Paid Leave program. We’re committed to collaborating with stakeholders to build an intuitive and accessible Paid Leave program that works for businesses, individuals, healthcare providers, and all Minnesotans.Final proposed rules for Minnesota Paid Leave
Earlier this year, Minnesota Paid Leave asked a broad cross-section of workers, industries, service providers and advocates for feedback on draft rules to build out the Paid Leave program.During that initial public comment period, we held 19 virtual listening sessions to gather public input and feedback. A total of 950 people attended these listening sessions, and nearly 600 written comments were submitted to inform the final proposed rules.
Informed by that feedback and input, Paid Leave published our final proposed rules in the State Register this week. Public comments are now open on the final proposed rules and will be collected through the Office of Administrative Hearings through January 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. CST.
These rules cover topics including provider certification; seasonal employment; opting in; intermittent leave; the role of the employer; covered employment; leave modifications; overpayments; job protections; benefit payment schedules; private plans; claims administration; small employer assistance grants; and safety leave.
To read the final proposed rules and learn how to share your feedback, visit our website.
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What’s up next for employers?
Minnesota Paid Leave is committed to helping employers understand their role and responsibilities under the program, so that their employees can take the time they need to care in the moments that matter. To make things easier for employers, Paid Leave has partnered with Unemployment Insurance (UI) to use its online portal for collecting wage detail reports starting this year and premium payments in April 2026.The first important step for employers is to review your UI employer account, if you have one, and create a Paid Leave Only account if you need one. Many Minnesota employers already took this step in October, when the first wage detail reports were submitted to Paid Leave. To review your account or steps you might need to take, visit the UI website:
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