Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML)
On May 25, 2023 Governor Tim Walz signed a law (HF 2) creating a mandated paid family and medical leave program in Minnesota (MN PFML). Both benefit payments and contributions to the program will begin on January 1, 2026. This law allows for private plans. The insurance commission may establish rules to set standards for policies and other form submissions, which will be needed to understand the coordination of the new PFML benefits.
Absence reasons:
MN PFML allows employees to take leave for:
Coverage Options: Employers can participate in the state-run program, or they can self-insure, or fully insure a private plan. Paid family and paid medical leaves can be administered separately and MetLife will provide fully insured and self-insured coverage options.
Job Protection: The MN PFML coverage is job protected once the employee has worked 90 days for their employer. When applicable, a worker should request leave under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) concurrently.
Benefits:
Contributions: Employers must pay quarterly premiums for MN PFML on the taxable wages of each employee beginning January 1, 2026. Contributions can be split 50/50 between the employee and the employer through payroll deduction, or the employer can choose to fund on behalf of their workforce.
Key Dates:
January 1, 2026: Benefit payments and contributions begin
As of June 19, 2023
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