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Minnesota State outlines operational hurdles as Minnesota Paid Leave takes effect in 2026
Summary
Vice Chancellor Davis told trustees the Minnesota Paid Leave program (effective 2026-01-01) will require system changes: premiums of 0.88% of wages (split 0.44% employer/0.44% employee), notices and acknowledgements by 12/01/2025, new reporting for student workers outside Workday, privacy handling for health information, and potential overpayment recovery procedures.
Vice Chancellor (HR) Davis briefed trustees on the Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL) program and how Minnesota State is preparing for implementation, which the presentation said is effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Davis described two main features of MPL: wage replacement administered through the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and job‑protected leave for qualifying life events. "The Minnesota paid leave program is effective 01/01/2026," he told the board, and noted MPL is funded by premiums totaling 0.88% of wages, which he said would be split evenly between Minnesota State and employees (0.44% each).
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