Paid Sick Leave in Minnesota
Whether Minnesota requires paid sick leave, how much you earn and how you can use it.
Short answer: Earned sick and safe time: employees earn at least 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours a year, and may use it as it accrues. Minn. Stat. 181.9446
| Paid sick leave | Earned sick and safe time: employees earn at least 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours a year, and may use it as it accrues. Unused time carries over, up to a total balance of 80 hours, unless the employer front-loads the leave each year under the statute's rules. Source: Minn. Stat. 181.9446 |
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FAQ
Is paid sick leave required in Minnesota?
Earned sick and safe time: employees earn at least 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours a year, and may use it as it accrues. Unused time carries over, up to a total balance of 80 hours, unless the employer front-loads the leave each year under the statute's rules.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.