Pine County board debates whether elected officials must pay into state paid‑leave program
County officials discussed a state paid‑family‑and‑medical‑leave law that appears to require payroll deductions from elected officials even though those officials cannot access benefits; staff recommended delaying a final decision while they seek legal clarity and look to peers.
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Pine County commissioners spent part of a personnel‑committee discussion reviewing whether the state’s new paid family and medical leave requirement should be collected from elected officials, and if so whether the county can lawfully withhold contributions from officials who cannot access the benefit. The board did not adopt a final policy and directed staff to gather more information and consult peers before deciding.
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