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April 30 Is a Key Minnesota Paid Leave Compliance Date for Cities
The first quarterly premiums and wage reports are due to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
For Minnesota cities, April 30 is more than a routine date. It’s a key compliance checkpoint for Minnesota Paid Leave (MNPL). This year, it brings two important responsibilities that should be at the top of your to-do list.
- Quarterly unemployment and Minnesota Paid Leave wage reports are due.
By April 30, cities must electronically submit their quarterly unemployment wage detail report to the state.
Employees who are not covered by Unemployment Insurance (UI) but are covered by MNPL must be reported through the employer’s Minnesota Paid-Leave-ONLY account. These reports are due on or before the last day of the month following the end of the calendar quarter.
For most cities, the paid leave wage reporting process may feel familiar. Wage detail reporting for Minnesota Paid Leave was integrated into the same system used for the state’s UI program.
Before 2026, the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) transitioned existing UI employer accounts into combined UI/MNPL accounts. That means when cities complete their regular UI wage reporting, they are also meeting MNPL reporting requirements.
Taking a few minutes now to confirm all applicable wages are reported correctly can help avoid penalties, delays, or follow-up later.
- First Minnesota Paid Leave quarterly premiums are due.
April 30 also marks a milestone. It is the first quarterly premium payments deadline for employers using the state plan administered by DEED
These initial premiums are based on wages paid between Jan. 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026. Payments are submitted through the same UI/MNPL account used for wage detail reporting.
Items to review
With both the wage detail report and the first Minnesota Paid Leave premium payment due on the same day and filed through the same account, April 30 is a good opportunity to:
- Review payroll records.
- Confirm all covered positions are reported correctly. (See the League’s Minnesota Paid Leave FAQ No. 2 for more information about covered positions.)
- Verify premium calculations.
- Ensure payments are submitted on time.
Taking time now to review these items can help the filing process go more smoothly and reduce last-minute pressure.
If you have any questions, contact the League of Minnesota Cities’ Human Resources Department at [email protected].