Family and Medical Leave Policy
(with Acknowledgment) (MN)

Summary

This template is a family and medical leave policy that sets forth the rights and obligations of employees taking family and medical leave from a Minnesota employer under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It is intended for private employers. Employers may include this policy in an employee handbook or distribute it as a standalone policy. The template's language complies with Minnesota and federal law. It does not differ from the non-jurisdictional Family and Medical Leave Policy (with Acknowledgment). The drafting notes and alternate clauses in this policy address issues under both Minnesota and federal law. This template does not address pregnancy-related leave. For information on pregnancy-related leave, see Pregnancy Discrimination Act: Compliance Tips and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (KY) — Pregnancy-Related Protections. For pregnancy and parental leave policies, see Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy (with Acknowledgment). For information on drafting pregnancy and parental leave policies, see Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy Checklist. For a full listing of key content covering leaves for employees, see Leaves for Employees Resource Kit. For a full listing of key content covering employee handbook considerations, see Employee Handbook Resource Kit. For more information on family and medical leave in Minnesota, see Leave Law (MN) — Family and Medical Leave and Flexible Leave, FMLA Leave: Guidance for Employers and Employees — FMLA Leave: Employer Coverage, Employee Eligibility, and Qualifying Bases, FMLA Leave: Guidance for Employers and Employees — FMLA Employer Rights and Obligations, and FMLA Leave: Guidance for Employers and Employees — FMLA Employee Notice Requirements and Medical Certification Obligations.