MN SF1956

Extends parental leave from 6 weeks to 12 weeks for natural or adoptive parents taking leave in conjunction with birth or adoption of a child.

Adds pregnancy-related leave provisions allowing female employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for prenatal care or incapacity due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related health conditions.

Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related medical or physical conditions, including frequent restroom and food/water breaks, seating, and limits on lifting over 20 pounds without requiring medical documentation.

Expands the definition of "employee" eligible for leave by removing the "consecutive" and "immediately preceding" language requirements for the 12-month employment period.

Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for requesting or obtaining pregnancy and parenting leave or accommodations, and allows employers to offset unpaid leave with paid parental, disability, personal, medical, sick leave, or vacation up to the 12-week total.