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Minnesota Launches Family Leave Program, 2,600 Beneficiaries Paid

1/15/2026

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Minnesota began paying under its family and medical leave program on January 1, 2026.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reports that over 2,600 residents received an average payment of $1,153.
The program allows up to 12 weeks of partial pay for medical reasons, with a 20-week annual cap, and Governor Tim Walz signed it in 2023.

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Story summary

Minnesota began paying under its family and medical leave program on January 1, 2026.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reports that over 2,600 residents received an average payment of $1,153.
The program allows up to 12 weeks of partial pay for medical reasons, with a 20-week annual cap, and Governor Tim Walz signed it in 2023.