Minnesota Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Minnesota employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒Minnesota Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
48 hours
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Waiting Period
Accrued time available immediately
Carryover
Yes, up to 80 hours
Effective Date
January 1, 2024
Earned Sick and Safe Time covers all Minnesota employers.
👨👩👧Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
Maximum Duration
20 weeks
Wage Replacement
90% of wages (up to cap)
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Effective Date
January 1, 2026
Contributions begin 2025, benefits available 2026. Up to 12 weeks family + 12 weeks medical.
📋Other Minnesota Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers cannot terminate employees for jury duty.
Voting Leave
Paid leave for time necessary to vote.
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
Employees can use sick and safe time for domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking.
⚖️FMLA in Minnesota
Minnesota Paid Leave will be more comprehensive than federal FMLA.
✅Minnesota Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide earned sick and safe time (2024)
- ✓Prepare for paid leave contributions (2025) and benefits (2026)
- ✓Provide paid voting leave
- ✓Minneapolis and St. Paul may have additional requirements
🔔Recent Changes in Minnesota
Major new sick leave (2024) and paid family leave (2026) laws enacted.
🏢Minnesota Leave Guides by Industry
🏙️Minnesota Cities with Local Leave Laws
📋Minnesota Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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