With launch day nearing, all eyes on Minnesota’s new paid leave program

Political stakes are high for success of the program, which mandates 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave.
InForum

What to know about Paid Family Medical Leave as it takes effect in the new year

The state’s new program begins Jan.1. We cover how much you could be paid, who qualifies, and what circumstances fall under ...

MN paid leave applications open early statewide. Here’s how to apply.

The early launch will allow participants to get a jumpstart on applying for this new benefit program, officials say.
The National Law Review

DOL Resurrects PAID Program: Employers Can Self-Report, Resolve Violations

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Grand Forks Herald

Some employers, elected officials split on what to think about the new paid leave program in Minnesota

The Paid Family and Medical Leave program goes into place Jan. 1 and offers employees up to 20 weeks of paid time off in the case of serious health events.
OPB

Oregon’s paid leave program now in effect

Only about a dozen states have passed a paid leave program that guarantees workers can take time off for personal or family medical reasons. As of Sunday, Oregon’s program has now begun. Companies and ...