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October 30, 2025

Minnesota Paid Family Leave and Defined Contribution Plan Compensation

Spotlight on Benefits blog

Beginning in 2026, Minnesota will implement a paid family leave program (PFL) that provides family leave and medical leave benefits. The State of Minnesota will be requiring employers participating in the State’s program to report PFL medical leave benefits (not family benefits) on the employer’s Form W-2 — and this may implicate the definition of compensation in the employer’s defined contribution retirement plans. Employers should review the definition of compensation in their retirement plan documents to determine whether any action is needed prior to 2026.

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