After Six Months, State Paid Leave Program is Supporting 75,000 Minnesotans

In the first six months of successful operations, about 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved to receive benefit payments under the state's new Paid Leave program, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Paid Leave offers payments and job protections to Minnesota workers who need time to bond with a child, care for their own health or safety, or take care of a family member.

"The first six months of Paid Leave demonstrate that the program is operating smoothly and delivering on its promise," said DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. "Strong participation and performance metrics show Minnesotans are using Paid Leave when they need it most. This is an important milestone, and we're encouraged by the impact we're already seeing."  

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