Employers can choose to meet their responsibilities under Minnesota Paid Leave by providing employees an equivalent plan that meets or exceeds the coverage offered by the state.

Jan 1, 2026 · Minnesota's new paid leave program begins in 2026, offering up to 12 weeks of each family or medical leave, but no more than 20 total weeks in a year.

Dec 31, 2025 · ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - Here’s a look at the new laws taking effect when the calendar flips to 2026. Beginning Thursday, most Minnesota workers can access new paid family and medical …

Dec 19, 2025 · Beginning January 2026, the Minnesota Paid Leave program will provide eligible individuals with medical or family leave. Leave payments are determined based on what you earned …

Dec 1, 2025 · Beginning on January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s new Paid Leave Law (PLL) will require nearly all employers to provide up to 20 weeks of paid family and medical leave through a new statewide …

5 days ago · Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act took effect Jan. 1, creating new employer obligations, reporting rules, and penalties for noncompliance.

Jan 1, 2026 · Eligible city employees may access the leave program immediately in the new year. On Jan. 1, 2026, one of the most significant changes to state employment law in recent history will take …