Minnesota paid family and medical leave applications are already nearing 12,000 as the new state program officially launches.
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These new laws take effect in Minnesota as 2026 arrives
Minnesota enters 2026 with major new laws in effect, including paid family and medical leave, clearer worker break requirements, a minimum wage increase, new protections for vulnerable adults, and changes to voting, water use, boating fees, and hunting rules.
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Teens fight the State for benefits—and win
‘This is a great story of youngsters successfully challenging the state government.’
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DEED names new deputy commissioner for workforce development
Marc Majors has been selected as DEED’s new deputy commissioner of workforce development.Â
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Minnesota issues first $600 CARES Act payments
All individuals who are currently receiving Minnesota unemployment benefits will qualify for the $600 additional compensation.
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DEED creating emergency loan program for Minnesota small businesses
DEED is creating a program to help businesses temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Grants help youth prepare for careers
City of Minneapolis Employment and Training was among 13 groups receiving Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) grants to help high school students from specified racial, ethnic and at-risk groups in future career planning. “We specifically wanted to target youth that live in North Minneapolis and Cedar-Riverside,” says Tammy Dickinson, a career pathways […]