Direct answer: Duluth (St. Louis County) requires paid sick leave for 1 employee. Accrual 1 hour per 30 hours, max 48 hours/year, paid. Source: https://duluthmn.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
Duluth
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
Duluth Sick and Safe Time ordinance (eff 2020).
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.
Duluth may have private right of action / penalties for non-compliance — retain records.
What are the paid sick leave rules in Duluth for 2026?
Duluth requires paid sick leave for 1 employee. Accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours. Max: 48 hours/year. Duluth Sick and Safe Time ordinance (eff 2020).
How does Duluth sick leave differ from Minnesota state law?
Duluth 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 Duluth sick leave ordinance?
The official text is published by the local agency: https://duluthmn.gov/.