Paid family and medical leave is now law in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz has signed the legislation that creates a leave benefit that doesn’t depend on where a person works. It will take a few years implement the state program that allows up to 20 weeks off per year with partial pay for a range of qualifying conditions or family care needs. his is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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