State HR Resources

Minnesota Pregnancy and Parental Leave Act

Employees may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave upon the birth or adoption of their child when:

1. they work for a company with 21 or more employees;

2. they worked at least half time for 12 months; and

3. they have been with the company for at least 12 months.

When does the parental leave start?

• The leave must be taken within 12 months of the birth or adoption.

• Employees must request the leave from their employer.

• Employees can choose when the leave will begin.

• Employers can adopt reasonable policies about when requests for leave must be made.