The Minnesota Paid Leave Division is in the process of implementing the 20-week Paid Family and Medical Leave law passed in 2023 and updated this year.

As part of the implementation process, the Paid Leave Division (part of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, or DEED) is beginning a rulemaking process that will establish policies and procedures governing the Paid Leave Program.

Learn more about the Paid Leave rulemaking process here: Rulemaking / Minnesota Paid Leave (mn.gov).

From mid-June through early July, the Paid Leave Division is holding virtual listening sessions on a series of topics that will inform their draft program rules. Attendees can learn more about the program and weigh in to help shape the program.

You can register for a listening session here: Registration Paid Leave Listening Session – Formstack.

Virtual Listening Sessions by Topic and Date

Minnesota Paid Leave will host virtual listening sessions for each topic area as listed below.

Seasonal Employment and Opting In

• Noon – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024
• 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Intermittent Leave, Role of the Employer and Covered Employment

• Noon – 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024
• 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024

Modifications and Overpayment

• Noon – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2024
• 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Job Protections and Benefit Payment Schedules

• 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024
• Noon – 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 28, 2024

Private Plans and Claims Administration

• Noon – 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2024
• 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2024

Small Employer Assistance Grants

• Noon – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024
• 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Safety Leave

• Noon – 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2024
• 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2024

All Topics

• 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024
• 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2024
• Noon – 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2024