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or a memorial. or address financial or legal matters that arise after the death of <br />a family member may be taken from EMPLOYEES earned ESST accrual as <br />available and as defined under Minnesota Statute 181.9445, as amended. This <br />leave shall be deducted from EMPLOYEES the earned ESST accrual. <br />If the need for funeral leave does not meet either the EMPLOYERS funeral leave <br />policy or state statute for earned ESST and safe time. EMPLOYEES may request <br />vacation or compensatory time as the EMPLOYEE may choose and have <br />available. <br />6.13 Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave (MN PFML) <br />Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave (MN PFML) is a state -run program that provides partial <br />wage replacement and iob protection for eligible employees during maior life events. The City of <br />Ramsey shares the cost with eligible employees on a 50/50 basis with the Employee through <br />payroll deductions pursuant to Minn. Stat. 268B.14. Employees may utilize accrued paid leave <br />to supplement MN PFML not to exceed 100% of the regular wage of the employee. Wages <br />resulting from the use of accrued leave that meet the PERA (Public Employee Retirement <br />Association) definition of Eligible Compensation. shall receive all applicable PERA contributions <br />concurrent with the use of the accrued paid leave. <br />The city provides time off to eligible employees who qualify for Minnesota Paid Leave <br />(MNvPFML) benefits under Minnesota law. The City of Ramsey is a participant in the State of <br />Minnesota's Paid Leave program. The program is administered through MetLife, a private <br />vendor. Contract Human Resources staff for additional information. <br />Eligibility <br />Eligibility deteiuiinations for MN PFML benefits are made by MetLife. Generally , to be eligible <br />for MN PFML, you must: <br />• Work at least 50% of the time from a location in Minnesota, including employees who <br />work from home or spend time in other states occasionally. <br />• Meet the financial eligibility requirements by having earned over a specific amount of <br />wages as defined under Minnesota law at the time of your requested leave. <br />Benefit Amount <br />An employee's weekly MN PFML benefits are calculated and determined by MetLife as <br />determined by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). <br />Leave Entitlement and Usage <br />MetLife may approve leave for the following conditions in a benefit year: <br />• Up to 12 weeks of medical leave (for yourself) to take care of yourself for a serious <br />health condition, including pregnancy , childbirth, recovery , or surgery. <br />• Up to 12 weeks of family leave to: <br />44 <br />