Direct answer: St. Paul (Ramsey County) requires paid sick leave for 1 employee. Accrual 1 hour per 30 hours, max 48 hours/year, paid. Source: https://www.stpaul.gov/; retrieved 2026-09-21.
This page summarizes a local ordinance for general guidance only. It is not legal advice. The controlling language is the official municipal code at the source link below.
Local ordinance vs Minnesota state law
Provision
St. Paul
Minnesota State
Employer threshold
1 employee
1 employee
Accrual rate
1 hour per 30 hours
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Max accrual
48 hours/year
48 hours/year (or 80 if no other PTO)
Paid / unpaid
paid
paid
Local insight
St. Paul Sick and Safe Time ordinance.
Compliance go / no-go
Determine if your workforce meets the local threshold (1 employee).
Accrue at 1 hour per 30 hours (or use a more generous PTO policy that meets/exceeds the local minimum).
Cap accrual at 48 hours/year; honor carryover per local rule.
Post the required notice and keep a written policy citing the local ordinance.
St. Paul may have private right of action / penalties for non-compliance — retain records.
What are the paid sick leave rules in St. Paul for 2026?
St. Paul requires paid sick leave for 1 employee. Accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours. Max: 48 hours/year. St. Paul Sick and Safe Time ordinance.
How does St. Paul sick leave differ from Minnesota state law?
St. Paul ordinance follows the same accrual framework as Minnesota state law but may have local administrative details. See the official source for exact text.
Where can I find the official St. Paul sick leave ordinance?
The official text is published by the local agency: https://www.stpaul.gov/.