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Exhibit A MINNESOTA PAID LEAVE POLICY (Private Plan - MetLife) Effective January 1, 2026 Background Employees are entitled to leaves of absence for various reasons, including reasons protected by law. Depending upon an employee's situation, more than one form of leave may apply during the same period. There are many laws that address and/or otherwise relate to leave, and these laws are continually changing and being addressed by state and/or federal courts, agencies, and other decision makers. These laws include the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (MNPL, also referred to as PFML or paid leave), Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), Minnesota Pregnancy and Parental Leave Law, workers' compensation, public safety duty disability law, and other laws. An employee will need to meet the requirements of each form of leave separately. Leave requests will be evaluated on a case -by -case basis. In addition, collective bargaining agreements and other employment contracts may have additional provisions related to leaves. If there is any inconsistency between city policy and the law, the city will follow the law. Except as otherwise stated, all paid time off, taken under any of the City's leave programs, must be taken concurrently (avoiding stacking of leave if possible) as well as to avoid any intervening unpaid leave between periods of paid leave. The City will provide employees with time away from work as required by state or federal statutes or contracts, if there are requirements for such time off that are not described in and/or inconsistent with the City's personnel policies. City Plan/Overview Effective January 1, 2026, the City will provide time off to eligible employees who qualify for Minnesota Paid Leave (MNPL) benefits under Minnesota law. The City of Mounds View will provide MNPL coverage through an approved equivalent/private plan administered by MetLife, the City's third -party administrator. The private plan meets or exceeds the State's Plan in all relevant ways, including eligibility, benefits, etc. MNPL benefits are funded through premium contributions payable to MetLife. The premium cost will be split between the City and employees as follows: The City of Mounds View will pay 50% of the required premium and employees will pay 50% of the premium cost through payroll deductions starting January 1, 2026. Eligibility Eligibility determinations for MNPL benefits are made by the State of Minnesota. Generally, to be eligible for MNPL, you must meet both of the following requirements: 1. Work 50% or more during the calendar year at a location in Minnesota**; and 2. Meet the financial eligibility requirements by having earned over a specific amount of wages as defined by Minnesota law at the time of your requested leave. As of January 1, 2025, this amount is 5.3% of the Sate's average annual wage, or $3,900. Currently, it is understood that all employment, not just employment at the city, is included in this calculation. **(If you work less than 50% of the time in a calendar year in Minnesota, another state, or U.S. territory or foreign nation, but you live in Minnesota during 50% or more of the calendar year, your employment is also covered by paid leave.)