Employer resource toolkit

Paid Leave supports Minnesotans when they need time to care and strengthens connection in our families, communities, and workplaces. Employers play an important role to inform and educate their employees about Paid Leave, and these resources can help.

Additional resources will be added to this toolkit as Minnesota gets ready for Paid Leave benefits to begin in January 2026. Sign up for email updates to stay informed about Minnesota Paid Leave.

Role and responsibilities

• Frequently Asked Questions – Find answers to commonly asked questions from employers and submit your own.
• Wage Detail How-To – Not sure what you need to do as an employer to submit wage details? Visit the Unemployment Minnesota website for more information.

Program information

• Employer Roles and Responsibilities – See an overview of employers' major roles and responsibilities under Minnesota Paid Leave.
• Paid Leave & Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) – See a breakdown of the differences between Paid Leave and ESST, produced in partnership with the Department of Labor and Industry.

Promote Paid Leave

• Paid Leave Employer Postcard – Print out a postcard you can use to spread the word about Minnesota Paid Leave in your workplace, professional networks, and communities.