Nobody should have to choose between financial stability and taking care of yourself or those closest to you. Minnesota Paid Leave is here to make sure you don’t have to.
What is Minnesota Paid Leave?
By offering payments and job protections that make it possible to care for yourself or a family member, Paid Leave helps you be there when it matters. Because no matter who you are, we all need time to take care of ourselves and the ones we love.
How does Minnesota Paid Leave work?
Individuals can apply for up to 12 weeks of either Medical Leave or Family Leave. If you need both types of leave, you can take up to 20 weeks.
Medical Leave: to care for your own serious health condition, including pregnancy-related medical care
Family Leave:
- Bonding Leave: to bond with a child within 12 months of birth, adoption, or foster placement
- Caring Leave: to care for a loved one with a serious health condition
- Safety Leave: to respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking involving you or a family member
- Military Family Leave: To support a family member called to active duty
How do I know if I qualify for Minnesota Paid Leave?
Use the Paid Leave Eligibility Quiz to find out if you apply.
You are covered by Minnesota Paid Leave if:
- You worked mostly in Minnesota last year (50% or more), or
- You live in Minnesota.
Most workers are covered, including:
- Full-time and part-time workers
- Most seasonal workers
- Owner-officers who take a paycheck
- Agricultural and Temporary workers
- Religious and nonprofit workers
- Student workers
- Employed family members
- First responders
- Elected or appointed officials
The following workers are not covered, but can opt in:
- Independent contractors
- Self-employed individuals
- Tribal Nations and workers
The following workers are not covered, and cannot opt in:
- Federal government workers
- Exempt seasonal hospitality workers
- Railroad employees
How do I apply for Minnesota Paid Leave?
To learn more and apply, visit paidleave.mn.gov
