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Paid family & medical leave in Minnesota

Minnesota runs Minnesota Paid Leave — wage replacement while you take time off for your health or a family member's. Here's what it pays, and how it fits with FMLA.

Wage replacement

90% of wages up to half the state average weekly wage, 66% up to the average, 55% above; max $1,423/week

Your own health condition

12 weeks per benefit year

Caring for family

12 weeks per benefit year (combined cap of 20 weeks/year)

Who pays for it

0.88% of taxable wages, generally split 50/50; small employers pay a reduced 0.66% rate

Job protection: Yes — restoration to the same or an equivalent position after 90 days on the job; pregnancy and bonding leave are protected regardless of tenure.

Brand-new program — benefits launched January 1, 2026. No unpaid waiting period, and the minimum earnings requirement is only about $3,900 in the past year.

Official MN program site →

How it works with FMLA

Think of it as two layers. Federal FMLA is the job protection layer: up to 12 weeks per year where your employer must hold your position and keep your health insurance active — but it pays nothing. Minnesota Paid Leave is the money layer: it replaces part of your wages while you're out.

When you qualify for both, they typically run at the same time — protected job, partial paycheck. And both layers usually need the same thing to start: certification from a licensed health care provider that your condition (or your family member's) qualifies.

How LeaveMD helps in Minnesota

One telehealth evaluation with a clinician licensed in Minnesota— $159.99 one-time, or $49/month for unlimited consultations. If certification is appropriate, we complete your employer's FMLA forms and the medical certification your state claim needs — and handle HR follow-ups. If it isn't, you get a full refund.

Common questions in Minnesota

Five minutes today. Protected leave in Minnesota if you qualify.

The eligibility check is free, takes about two minutes, and your employer is never contacted.

Check if you qualify — free →

You pay only if you book — full refund if certification isn't appropriate for you.

Program figures as of 2026-07-07, from official MN sources. Rates and caps change — verify current amounts with the state before making decisions. This page is general information, not legal advice.