MN Paid Family & Medical Leave Is A Vital Protection For Workers

MN Paid Family & Medical Leave Is A Vital Protection For Workers

Passing Minnesota's Paid Leave Law was a top House DFL priority in the 2023 legislative session. By more than a three-to-one margin, Minnesotans support the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave law. The law will take effect on the first day of January in 2026, with benefits being available immediately for those who qualify.

The new law ensures Minnesotans no longer have to choose between a paycheck and caring for loved ones, while also boosting workforce development, retention, and the economy. Many workers, especially those in low-wage jobs and BIPOC communities, lack access to any paid time off, forcing impossible choices. In one benefit year, Minnesotans can take up to 12 weeks of medical leave for their own medical needs, or up to 12 weeks of family leave to care for others.

SOURCE: Hometown Source