Policy 6.03
Family and Medical Leave
Part 1. Purpose
This policy verifies that Minneapolis College complies with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Minnesota Paid Leave Act (MPL). The College follows these laws as outlined by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Office Policy HR/LR #1409 Family and Medical Leave Act and Management (FMLA) and Procedure HR/LR Procedure 1409P Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Part 2. Context
Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Allows eligible employees at covered employers to take unpaid job-protected leave for qualifying medical and family reasons.
Minnesota Paid Leave Act (MPL): A state-mandated insurance program, administered by DEED, that provides eligible employees up to 20 weeks of partially paid job-protected time off for family, medical, safety, or military reasons.
The MPL Program provides job-protected leave and partial wage replacement for serious health conditions that prevent an employee from working, to care for a family member with a serious health condition, to bond with a new child, to address certain personal safety issues, and for certain military-related events. Employees must notify the employer if they plan to apply for MPL. All FMLA leave that also qualifies under MPL shall count toward the employee’s entitlement under that state law.
Subpart A. FMLA and MPL Interaction
FMLA and MPL are separate programs and apply differently. Based on circumstances, one or both may apply. Often, if both apply, they run concurrently. Employees should talk to Human Resources and see MMB policy and procedure for additional information.
Subpart B. Accessing MMB Policies and Procedures
MMB Policies and Procedures are located on their website under the section “HR/LR Policies, Procedures, and General Memos.”
Part 3. Eligibility and Filing FMLA and MPL
Subpart A. Determining Eligibility for FMLA and MPL
College employees should contact Human Resources to inquire about family and medical leave to help determine eligibility and for FMLA and/or MPL.
College employees are eligible for FMLA if they have worked 1,250 hours during the twelve months immediately preceding the leave.
College employees are eligible for MPL if they have worked at least 50% of the time at a location in Minnesota. The employee must have wage credits of at least 5.3% of the state’s average wage in the last year and currently be employed by an employer in the State of Minnesota. Additional details on eligibility standards for MPL are located on the State of Minnesota Paid Leave website.
Subpart B. To File FMLA
College employees who are eligible for FMLA work with Human Resources to file and use FMLA.
Subpart C. To File MPL
Eligible college employees must file their MPL request with the State of Minnesota. This program is managed through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Filing MPL requests is done via the State of Minnesota Paid Leave website.
Owner(s) Title: Vice President of Human Resources and Workforce Equity
Date of Adoption: 7/1/1999
Date of Implementation (if different from adoption date): N/A
Date of Last Review: 4/8/2026 (Comprehensive Review)
History and Subject of Revisions: 4/8/2026 (Comprehensive Review. Substantial revisions changing the policy from echoing system and MMB FMLA policy to complementing these requirements and the state’s newly implemented MPL law. This removed all previous content, then added a new purpose, a context section referencing relevant federal and state laws and policies, and a Part covering basic eligibility information for FMLA and the state’s MPL law) 7/1/1999 (Estimated adoption date)
Regulatory Authority (e.g. Minnesota State policy, federal or state law): (MMB) Office Policy HR/LR #1409 Family and Medical Leave Act and Management (FMLA) and Procedure HR/LR Procedure 1409P Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); State of Minnesota Paid Leave Law (State Statute, Chapter 268B), U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act (US Code Title 29., Subtitle B., Chapter V., Subchapter C., Part 285.)