Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Poster

MINNESOTA PAID LEAVE
Effective January 1, 2026

Minnesota Paid Leave provides payments and job protections when you
need time off to care for yourself or your family.
What can I use Paid Leave for?
Medical Leave:

l	 To care for your own serious health condition, including

care related to pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery

Family Leave:

l	 Bonding Leave – to care for and bond with a new child

welcomed through birth, adoption, or foster placement
l	 Caring Leave – to care for a family member with a serious
health condition
l	 Military Family Leave – to support a family member called
to active duty
l	 Safety Leave – to respond to issues related to domestic
violence, sexual assault, or stalking for yourself or a family
member
Generally, conditions must last more than seven days
and be certified by a healthcare provider or other
professional.

Am I covered by Paid Leave?

Most workers in Minnesota are covered by Paid Leave.
You are covered no matter the size of your employer, or
the hours or days you work. Independent contractors and
self-employed individuals are not automatically covered
but may opt in. You may qualify for payments if you’ve
been paid a minimum amount for work in Minnesota in
the last year ($3,900 for the start of Paid Leave in 2026).

How long can I take leave?

You may qualify to take up to 12 weeks of family
or medical leave per benefit year. If you need both
family and medical leave in the same benefit year,
you may qualify for up to 20 weeks in total.

How much will I get paid?

When you use Paid Leave, the state makes payments to
you. Paid Leave will pay up to 90% of your wages, based
on your income level, with a maximum weekly amount set
at the state’s average weekly wage. This amount changes
each year, and is $1,423 for the start of Paid Leave in 2026.

Who pays for Paid Leave?

Paid Leave is funded by premiums paid by employees
and employers. The initial premium rate is 0.88% of
covered wages. Your employer may deduct up to 0.44%
of your wages to fund your portion of the premium.

What are my employment protections?

l	 Job protections: Generally, you must be restored to your

job or an equivalent position when returning from leave.
Job protections take effect 90 days after your date of hire.
l	 Health insurance continuation: Generally, employers
must continue to fund their portion of healthcare
insurance premiums while you are on leave.
l	 No retaliation or interference: Employers must not
interfere with or retaliate against you if you apply for or
use Paid Leave. Employers cannot take your Paid Leave
payments.
For inquiries related to Paid Leave, please contact Minnesota
Paid Leave at 651-556-7777 or visit our website.
If you think your employer is violating employment
protections, contact the Labor Standards Division at the
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

LEARN MORE: paidleave.mn.gov
This information can be provided in alternative formats
to people with disabilities or people needing language
assistance by calling the Paid Leave Contact Center at
651-556-7777 or 844-556-0444 (toll-free).
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