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Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Effective Date: January 1, 2026 Applies To: All eligible employees of the City of Gem Lake 1. Policy Statement: Beginning January 1, 2026, eligible employees may receive paid leave benefits through the Minnesota PFML program, administered by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). These benefits are intended to support employees during significant life events while maintaining job protection and continuity of benefits. 2. Eligibility: Eligibility is determined by DEED based on wages earned in Minnesota. The City of Gem Lake does not determine eligibility or benefit amounts. 3. Covered Leave: Employees may apply for PFML for the following reasons: • Personal serious health condition • Bonding with a new child (birth, adoption, foster care) • Caring for a family member with serious health conditions • Safety leave (domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking) • Military-related exigencies 4. Duration and Benefits • Up to 20 weeks of paid leave per 52-week period • Wage replacement is calculated and paid by the State of Minnesota • Leave may be taken continuously or intermittently, as approved by DEED 5. Payroll Contributions: Employer will pay 50% of contributions. 6. Job Protection and Benefits: Employees approved for PFML are entitled to: • Reinstatement to the same or equivalent position • Continuation of health insurance benefits during leave 7. Notice and Documentation: Employees must: • Provide 30 days’ notice for foreseeable leave • Notify your supervisor as soon as practicable for unforeseeable leave • Submit required documentation to DEED for benefit approval 8. Coordination with Other Leave: PFML may run concurrently with other leave entitlements, including: • Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) • City-provided paid time off (vacation)