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Chisago City adopts Minnesota Paid Leave policy; premium cost to be split 50/50
Summary
Finance Director Cassie Gemuenden told the council Chisago City will provide MN Paid Leave benefits effective Jan. 1, 2026, administered through The Hartford; the city and employees will each pay 50% of the premium via payroll deductions. The council approved a formal policy to implement the program.
The Chisago City Council voted on Jan. 13, 2026, to adopt a formal Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (MNPL) policy to govern administration of benefits for eligible city employees.
Finance Director Cassie Gemuenden told the council that the city will participate in The Hartford's Private Paid Leave program to administer MNPL benefits and that required premium contributions will be split equally: 50% paid by the city and 50% paid by employees through payroll deductions beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Gemuenden said a formal policy is required to provide consistent guidance and procedures for employee applications.
Council member Craig Meyer moved to approve the MN Paid Family and Medical Leave Policy; Council member Marie Rivers seconded the motion and it passed on a unanimous vote.
