Council directs staff to study Minnesota Paid Leave options before 2026
The clerk said MinnesotaPaid Leave takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, and estimated a maximum city cost of about $13,300; councilors asked staff to analyze whether the city's current union-covered benefits or a new city plan would meet state requirements and scheduled a study session.
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City Clerk Nancy told the council the Minnesota Paid Leave Program becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2026, and estimated the citywould face a maximum additional cost of about $13,300 based on current payroll. She explained the program's employer premium is 0.88%, and employers may pass up to half of that premium (0.44%) to employees; the clerk asked whether the city should sign up for the state program or design a city program that meets or exceeds the state's requirements.
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