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Minnesota Paid Leave Policy <br />Effective January 1, 2026 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />Benefit Amount <br />An employee's weekly MNPL benefits are calculated and determined by MetLife. <br /> <br />Definitions (Please note that these definitions are or may be different than definitions <br />used in other leave-related laws, and therefore, eligibility and other provisions may differ.) <br /> <br />• “Family member” includes: <br />o Spouse or partner <br />o Child (including biological, adopted, step, or foster children, or a child you raise <br />even if you are not legally related) <br />o Parent or person who raised you <br />o Sibling <br />o Grandchild or grandparent <br />o In-laws (including son, daughter, father, or mother) <br />o Anyone close to you who depends on you like family, even if not related by blood <br /> <br />• A “serious health condition” means a physical or mental illness, injury, impairment, <br />condition, or substance use disorder. Taking care of yourself for this serious condition <br />may involve evaluation, treatment, inpatient care, recovery, or not being able to perform <br />regular work, attend school, or do regular daily activities. This includes childbirth, <br />conditions related to pregnancy, or surgery. <br /> <br />Leave Entitlement and Usage <br />MetLife may approve MNPL leave based on state law criteria for the following conditions in a <br />benefit year: <br />• Up to 12 weeks of medical leave (for yourself) to take care of yourself for a serious health <br />condition, including pregnancy, childbirth, recovery, or surgery. <br />• Up to 12 weeks of family leave to: <br />o Bond with a child through birth, adoption, or foster placement <br />o Care for a family member with a serious health condition <br />o Support a military family member called to active duty <br />o Receive covered types of care for yourself or a family member because of <br />domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking <br /> <br />You can take both types of leave in the same year, but you cannot exceed 20 weeks total within <br />a single benefit year. For example, an employee may be entitled to 12 weeks of family leave to <br />bond with a child and another 8 weeks of medical leave for their serious health condition. The <br />benefit year is defined as the first day you take Paid Leave. There is no waiting period for MNPL <br />if you are granted the benefit, but there is a seven-day qualifying event requirement for some <br />types of leave. <br /> <br />MNPL Intermittent Leave <br />Employees may apply for intermittent leave in most cases, provided the leave is reasonable and <br />appropriate to the needs of the individual requiring care.