Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates

Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (Paid Leave) goes into effect January 1, 2026. The MDA encourages all members to familiarize themselves with the program.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) offers several online resources, including FAQs, information for employers, and guidance for employees.

The MDA also recommends signing up for DEED’s newsletter to receive the latest updates.

This page contains timely action items and resources to help MDA members to get up to speed on program developments.

Paid Leave Steps To Take By December 1, 2025

In addition to familiarizing themselves with the paid leave program, including resources linked in this email, there are a few items employers must take by December 1, 2025.

Step 1: Identify Paid Leave Administrator
Each practice should designate an individual to serve as the Paid Leave Administrator, along with a backup. This person (such as an HR representative, practice manager, or other staff member) will serve as the primary point of contact for questions and responsibilities related to the program.

Step 2: Set Up Your Accounts
You will need both an Employer Account and a Paid Leave Administrator Account to meet your Paid Leave responsibilities.

Register or log in to your Employer Account at uimn.org, then designate a Paid Leave Administrator.
Create a Paid Leave Administrator Account at mn.gov/deed/paidleave/employers/prepare.

Step 3: Notify Your Employees
Employers must notify employees about Paid Leave by December 1, 2025. This includes:

Hanging the Paid Leave workplace poster (PDF).
Providing individual notices to all employees. Click here for sample notices.

Employers must maintain a record that employees were provided notice of the Paid Family and Medical Leave program and acknowledged receipt—via a signed form, email, or other documentation. Records should be kept for future reference but do not need to be submitted to the state. If an employee refuses to acknowledge receipt, the employer should document the refusal.

Paid Leave Information for Healthcare Providers

Dentists and other healthcare providers may be asked to certify that an individual qualifies for medical leave. Similar to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), certain providers may need to confirm that a patient meets the criteria for a medical or health-related qualifying event. You may also need to provide documentation to the Paid Leave program to support the patient’s claim.

Click here for more information tailored to healthcare and service providers on certifying patients for leave.