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

State Laws

St. Paul employers must also comply with Minnesota state laws.

View Minnesota Leave Laws →

Calculate Accrual

Use our calculator to determine sick leave accrual for your employees.

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