A massive influx of applicants filed to take advantage of Minnesota’s new paid leave law before benefits even went into effect, as fraud watchdogs warn that the taxpayer-funded assistance program, ...
In early December, Paid Leave opened applications to Minnesotans who welcomed a child in 2025: More than 7,000 Minnesotans have applied already for leave to begin in 2026.
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota's new paid leave program is up and running. Although the policy doesn't technically take effect until the calendar flips to 2026 later this week, state officials revealed ...