Minnesota Pregnancy and Parental Leave

Minnesota Pregnancy and Parental Leave

Minnesota’s Pregnancy and Parenting Leave law provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for baby bonding or for prenatal care, or incapacity due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related health conditions.The law applies to employers in Minnesota employing one or more employees including the state and local governments.

Any available paid leave and any available federal family and medical leave may run concurrently with this leave.

Beginning August 1, 2024, however a pregnant employee can take leave for prenatal care medical appointments without it counting against an employee’s pregnancy and parental leave. The employer must maintain health coverage for the employee as if the employee was not on leave. The employee must continue to pay the employee’s share of the cost of the benefits.

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