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Polk County adopts Minnesota Paid Leave policy for employees starting Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
The board approved a county policy to participate in the state Minnesota Paid Leave program (effective 01/01/2026), which provides 1–12 weeks of paid medical or family leave and is funded by a 0.88% premium split between employees and employers; staff will implement payroll deductions and administrative access to state application outcomes.
Polk County commissioners voted to adopt the Minnesota Paid Leave policy and place the policy in county personnel rules, allowing county employees to participate in the state‑administered program beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Alyssa presented the policy, describing coverage and administration: the program allows 1–12 weeks of paid medical or family leave, can run concurrently with FMLA at the employee’s option, and will be administered by the state with Polk County acting…
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