Minnesota has implemented a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program and earned sick and safe time law, with robust protections for employees taking leave.

Paid Sick Leave

Yes — Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Law

Paid Family Leave

Yes — Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave

Unpaid Family & Medical Leave

Program Federal FMLA + Minnesota Parental Leave Act
Duration Up to 12 weeks under FMLA. Minnesota provides additional protections.
Eligibility FMLA: employers with 50+ employees, 12 months and 1,250 hours.

Minnesota provides additional job protections for employees taking leave.

Jury Duty Leave

Program Minnesota Statutes Section 593.40
Paid? No — employers are not required to pay, but cannot penalize employees.

Employers must allow employees to serve on a jury. Employers cannot terminate or penalize employees for jury service.

Voting Leave

Program Minnesota Statutes Section 204C.04
Paid? Yes — up to 4 hours of paid time off.

Employees who do not have sufficient time outside working hours to vote are entitled to up to 4 hours of paid time off.

School Activity Leave

Program Minnesota Statutes Section 181.9413
Duration Up to 16 hours per year per child.
Eligibility Parents of children enrolled in K-12.
Paid? Unpaid, but employees may use accrued leave.

Leave is for attending school activities, emergencies, or meetings.

Domestic Violence Leave

Program Minnesota Statutes Section 181.9414
Duration Reasonable time off for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Eligibility All employees who are victims.
Paid? Unpaid, but employees may use accrued paid leave.

Leave can be used for medical care, legal proceedings, counseling, safety planning, or relocation.

Military Leave

Program Minnesota Statutes Section 192.36

Employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves are entitled to military leave.

Other Leave

Bereavement Leave

Not statutorily required.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited sources for current law before making employment decisions.