The Brief The premium rate for the Minnesota Paid Leave program will not increase in 2027. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says theThe premium rate for the Minnesota Paid Leave program will not increase in 2027, state officials announced Friday. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums won't increase next yearWhat we know:The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) said the payroll tax deductions for the paid leave program will remain steady at 0.88% of covered wages for 2027. DEED reports that so far in 2026, premium collections are "broadly in line" with the cost of payments made to Minnesotans taking paid leave. Over 75,000 Minnesotans have taken advantage of the paid leave program so far in 2026, according to DEED.