The Minnesota Paid Leave Law applies to nearly every type of employer (including churches) and employment in Minnesota. Earlier this year, there was a proposed amendment to exempt clergy, but it failed to pass. Practically, this law creates a family and medical benefit insurance program administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (Minnesota DEED).

Some aspects of this law are in effect right now, such as the wage reports discussed below, but most aspects, such as leave entitlements, begin January 1, 2026. Benefits paid under program are funded by both employers and employees. In order to establish premiums owed by both employer and employees, all employers must submit quarterly wage reports detailing wages paid to all employees (starting October 31, 202

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