The University Policy Program coordinates and facilitates the process of developing, reviewing, and accessing accurate, up-to-date policies and procedures. This communication highlights some recent updates to the policies in our library.
The President's Cabinet recently approved three Human Resources policies: Departure Incentive Option, Terminal Agreement Program, and Minnesota Paid Leave.
Departure Incentive Option
Administrative Policy: Departure Incentive Option is intended to be used when a campus or college has determined that a Programmatic Change is needed and will lead to the modification or discontinuation of a program in which faculty members are employed. The Departure Incentive Option provides incentives to interested participants to voluntarily terminate their employment to avoid the need for involuntary reassignment or retraining due to Programmatic Change.
We welcome your comments on Administrative Policy: Departure Incentive Option.
Terminal Agreement Program
Administrative Policy: Terminal Agreement Program is designed to facilitate change within collegiate and administrative units by providing a voluntary incentive to eligible tenured faculty and to academic professionals on continuous appointments in return for tenure or continuous appointment resignation.
We welcome your comments on Administrative Policy: Terminal Agreement Program.
Minnesota Paid Leave
Administrative Policy: Minnesota Paid Leave implements the Minnesota Paid Leave Law that goes into effect on January 1, 2026. Minnesota Paid Leave is a new, state-mandated program that provides paid leave benefits to support employees who need time away from work for medical, family, or caregiving reasons. Because it is required by the State of Minnesota, employees who work at least 50% of their time in Minnesota will be automatically enrolled and cannot opt out. The program is funded through premiums shared equally between the University and employees through payroll deductions as a percentage of earnings.
We welcome your comments on Administrative Policy: Minnesota Paid Leave.
Policy Adjustments as a Result of Minnesota Paid Leave
Effective January 1st, the following leave policies will be updated as a result of the Minnesota Paid Leave Law:
- Administrative Policy: FMLA - Family and Medical Leave
- Administrative Policy: Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time
- Administrative Policy: Parental Leave for Employees
Additionally, the contents of the current Administrative Policy: Paid Medical Leave and Disability Benefits for Faculty and Academic Professional and Administrative Employees will be split into two policies:
- Administrative Policy: Faculty, Academic Professional and Administrative Employee Medical Leave and Academic Disability Program (Self)
- Administrative Policy: Faculty, Academic Professional and Administrative Employees Medical Leave (Family)
If you have questions about leave options available at the University, the Leave Administration team can help you make the most of your time-away benefits. Reach out to them at [email protected].