Employer resource toolkit

Paid Leave supports Minnesotans when they need time to care and strengthens connection in our families, communities, and workplaces. Employers play an important role to inform and educate their employees about Paid Leave, and these resources can help.

Additional resources will be added to this toolkit as Minnesota gets ready for Paid Leave benefits to begin in January 2026. Sign up for email updates to stay informed about Minnesota Paid Leave.

Role and responsibilities

• Frequently Asked Questions – Find answers to commonly asked questions from employers and submit your own.
• Employer Roles and Responsibilities - Find an overview of employers' major roles and responsibilities under Minnesota Paid Leave.
• Wage Detail How-To – Not sure what you need to do as an employer to submit wage details? Visit the Unemployment Minnesota website for more information.
• Webinar Recording - Watch a recording from a webinar held in October 2024 on employer roles and responsibilities or review the Webinar Slides.

Program information

• Minnesota Paid Leave Overview - Learn more about the Paid Leave program, including coverage, eligibility, and benefits. (Hmoob | Español |Af-Soomaali)
• Premium Rate and Contributions - Learn more about the Paid Leave premium rate for 2026 and estimate payments for when the program launches.
• Equivalent Plans for Paid Leave – Review requirements for an equivalent plan to be approved to meet employer obligations under Minnesota Paid Leave.
• Paid Leave & Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) – Explore the differences between Paid Leave and ESST. This breakdown was produced in partnership with the Department of Labor and Industry.

Promote Paid Leave

• Paid Leave Employer Postcard – Print out a postcard you can use to spread the word about Minnesota Paid Leave in your workplace, professional networks, and communities.