St. Paul, MN Leave Laws
Complete guide to St. Paul's local sick leave ordinance and employer requirements.
Effective Since: January 1, 2018
48 hours
Max Accrual
48 hours per year
Usage Cap
1+
Min Employees
310,000+
Population
Overview
St. Paul's earned sick and safe time ordinance closely aligns with state law.
Key Requirements
1
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 30 hours worked
2
Maximum Accrual
Employees can accrue up to 48 hours of paid sick leave.
3
Waiting Period
90 days before employees can use accrued time.
4
Carryover
Yes, up to 48 hours
Covered Uses
Employees in St. Paul can use sick leave for:
- ✓Employee illness
- ✓Care for family member
- ✓Domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking
- ✓Public health emergency
Employer Obligations
- •Post required notice
- •Written notice at hire
- •Track and report sick leave
Compared to State Law
- •Generally aligns with state law
- •St. Paul preceded state law by 6 years
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Administrative penalties.
Quick Reference
- City
- St. Paul, MN
- Population
- 310,000+
- Effective Date
- January 1, 2018
- Employer Threshold
- 1+ employees
Official Resources
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