Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave will take effect on January 1, 2026. To help you prepare, please review the important housekeeping items below.
Employee Notice Requirement
Employers are required to notify employees of the payroll deductions they should expect. A template notice is available here:
https://pl.mn.gov/toolkits/employer-resource-toolkit
Paid Leave Premium Split
When completing the employee notice, you will indicate how the Paid Leave premium will be split between the employer and employees.
Regardless of organization size, employers may deduct a maximum of 0.44% of an employee’s wages for the employee portion of the premium, broken down as follows:
- 0.305% for medical leave
- 0.135% for family leave
Designate a Minnesota Paid Leave Administrator
Employers must designate a Minnesota Paid Leave Administrator. Additional information regarding roles and responsibilities is available here:
https://pl.mn.gov/employers/roles-and-responsibilities
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