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flag Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave program launched Jan. 5, 2026, with strong early demand.

flag Minnesota’s new paid family and medical leave program, effective January 5, 2026, has seen strong initial demand with nearly 12,000 applications in its first days. flag Eligible workers can receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave for childbirth, caregiving, or personal medical needs, with a combined maximum of 20 weeks in a year. flag Benefits, funded by a 0.88% payroll tax split between workers and employers, replace 55% to 90% of wages, capped at about $1,400 weekly. flag Workers must have earned at least $1,500 in the past year and be employed in Minnesota. flag The program, administered by the state’s DEED, is designed to be portable and includes job protection. flag Officials anticipate about 130,000 claims in the first year, with no major rollout issues reported.

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