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Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave program launched Jan. 5, 2026, with strong early demand.
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.
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.
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.
Workers must have earned at least $1,500 in the past year and be employed in Minnesota.
The program, administered by the state’s DEED, is designed to be portable and includes job protection.
Officials anticipate about 130,000 claims in the first year, with no major rollout issues reported.
El nuevo programa de baja familiar y médica pagada de Minnesota se lanzó el 5 de enero de 2026, con una fuerte demanda temprana.