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Benton County approves 50/50 cost share for Minnesota paid leave for nonunion employees

Benton County Board of Commissioners · November 12, 2025

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Summary

The board voted to split the 0.88% Minnesota paid leave contribution evenly between county and nonunion employees starting Jan. 1; Monty said the county can review the state plan after the first year and has the option to move to a private plan later under statutory timing rules.

The Benton County Board voted Nov. 4 to set a 50/50 cost‑share for Minnesota paid leave contributions for nonunion employees.

Monty, addressing the board, said the county’s recommendation for nonunion staff was to split the 0.88% contribution evenly between employees and the county beginning Jan. 1. He noted the county could review the choice after the first year and that reverting to a private plan typically requires staying on a private plan for a period (two or three years as discussed).

A motion to adopt the 50/50 contribution was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.

What’s next: The 50/50 contribution will be applied as stated beginning Jan. 1 for nonunion employees; the board can review the plan in future budget cycles.