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Minnesota Paid Leave Program Holds Strong | Duluth News
Minnesota’s new paid leave program is booming—processing 75,000 applications and distributing $600 million in its first few months, right on target thanks to a surge of parental leave claims. Funded by employee contributions, a state fund, and startup cash, the program prioritizes integrity with 350 DEED staff on fraud prevention. Since benefits go directly to workers—not providers—the risk of big fraud is lower, but spotting red flags is trickier. Every application is hand-reviewed by trained adjudicators who verify identity, confirm employer details, and check documents before approval. No…
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