Saint Paul paid sick leave
Local ordinance, in effect since January 1, 2024
1 hour for every 30 hours worked
Employers with 1+ employees who work 80+ hours a year in Saint Paul in Saint Paul must let employees accrue and use up to 48 hours a year. Minnesota's state law also applies; employers follow whichever rule is more generous to the employee.
| Saint Paul | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Accrual | 1 hour for every 30 hours worked | 1 hour for every 30 hours worked |
| Annual cap | 48 hours Accrue up to 48 hours a year. Balance up to 80 hours after the first year. | 48 hours |
| Who must provide it | Employers with 1+ employees who work 80+ hours a year in Saint Paul | All employers (employees expected to work 80+ hours a year in Minnesota) |
| Carryover | Unused ESST carries over (up to 80 hours) unless the employer pays it out and front-loads. | Unused ESST carries over. The balance can be capped at 80 hours, or the employer can use a front-loading option instead. |
Details and exceptions
- Amended in January 2024 to align with Minnesota's statewide ESST law. The original ordinance dates from 2017.
Law: Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 233 (Earned Sick and Safe Time)
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Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
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Sources
- City of Saint Paul Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity, Labor Standards Enforcement and Education · data as of October 8, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
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