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Council opts for MetLife private plan to administer Minnesota paid family and medical leave
Summary
Richfield will enroll in a private paid family and medical leave plan administered by MetLife, with a guaranteed lower rate and shared premiums between the city and employees for plan years 2026–27.
The Richfield City Council on Sept. 23 approved a resolution to participate in a privately administered Minnesota paid family and medical leave plan through MetLife and set premium sharing for the 2026–27 plan year. Why it matters: beginning Jan. 2026, Minnesota’s paid family and medical leave program takes effect statewide; local government employers may choose the state-administered plan or an approved…
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