S.F. No. 5430 - Minnesota Paid Leave Law Summary

• Creates comprehensive appeals process (section 268B.081) with detailed hearing procedures, reconsideration rights, and court appeal options; effective November 1, 2025.

• Modifies benefit eligibility and payment structure including changes to base period calculations, typical workweek definitions, and initial paid week requirements; effective dates vary from November 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026.

• Establishes small employer premium rate at 75% of standard rate for employers with 30 or fewer employees and average wages at or below 150% of state average wage; requires minimum 25% employer contribution.

• Adds significant data privacy protections and designates numerous entities authorized to access personal and employment data for specific purposes including child support, fraud investigation, and public benefits administration.

• Expands family member definition to include de facto custodians and personal relationships; modifies reinstatement protections and private plan requirements; includes retaliation prohibitions with penalties of $1,000-$10,000 per violation.