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For the purposes of this section, immediate family includes as spouse, parent, stepparent, child, step -child, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, an individual where the employee is a legal guardian, or a similar member of employee's spouse's family. Additional funeral leave, in order to make arrangements for or attend funeral services or a memorial, or address financial or legal matters that arise after the death of a family member may be taken from EMPLOYEES earned ESST accrual as available and as defined under Minnesota Statute §§ 181.9445, as amended. This leave shall be deducted from EMPLOYEES the earned ESST accrual. If the need for funeral leave does not meet either the EMPLOYERS funeral leave policy or state statute for earned ESST and safe time, EMPLOYEES may request vacation or compensatory time as the EMPLOYEE may choose and have available. 6.13 Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave (MN PFML) Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave (MN PFML) is a state -run program that provides partial wage replacement and job protection for eligible employees during major life events. The City of Ramsey shares the cost with eligible employees on a 50/50 basis with the Employee through payroll deductions pursuant to Minn. Stat. §268B.14. Employees may utilize accrued paid leave to supplement MN PFML not to exceed 100% of the regular wage of the employee. Wages resulting from the use of accrued leave that meet the PERA (Public Employee Retirement Association) definition of Eligible Compensation, shall receive all applicable PERA contributions concurrent with the use of the accrued paid leave. The city provides time off to eligible employees who qualify for Minnesota Paid Leave (MN PFML) benefits under Minnesota law. The City of Ramsey is a participant in the State of Minnesota's Paid Leave program. The program is administered through MetLife, a private vendor. Contract Human Resources staff for additional information. Eligibility Eligibility determinations for MN PFML benefits are made by MetLife. Generally, to be eligible for MN PFML, you must: • Work at least 50% of the time from a location in Minnesota, including employees who work from home or spend time in other states occasionally. • Meet the financial eligibility requirements by having earned over a specific amount of wages as defined under Minnesota law at the time of your requested leave. Benefit Amount An employee's weekly MN PFML benefits are calculated and determined by MetLife as determined by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). 44