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New Minnesota Leave Act Offers 20 Weeks Paid Time Off

12/10/2025

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Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave Act program launches January 1, 2026, offering city employees up to 20 weeks of leave with partial wage replacement.
Under the act, 12 weeks cover medical or family leave and 8 weeks cover the other type.
The insurance premium costs are shared by employers and employees at 0.88% of taxable wages and each employer must appoint a Paid Leave Administrator to manage leave requests.

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Story summary

Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave Act program launches January 1, 2026, offering city employees up to 20 weeks of leave with partial wage replacement.
Under the act, 12 weeks cover medical or family leave and 8 weeks cover the other type.
The insurance premium costs are shared by employers and employees at 0.88% of taxable wages and each employer must appoint a Paid Leave Administrator to manage leave requests.