Paid family and medical leave program made optional for both employers and employees provision

This bill makes Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program optional for both employers and employees. Employers can choose not to participate by submitting a form to the state, and employees can opt out by notifying their employer and the state agency. Both parties can change their decision once every 12 months, and employees who opt out can still participate as self-employed individuals. The law allows individuals to decide for themselves whether to join the program rather than requiring mandatory participation.