This bill amends the Minnesota Paid Leave Law to require valid work authorization for individuals to receive benefits. Key changes include the definition of "covered employment," which now explicitly excludes individuals without valid work authorization, as well as self-employed individuals, independent contractors, and seasonal employees. Additionally, the definition of "covered individual" has been updated to specify that it does not include those lacking valid work authorization. The bill also modifies the requirements for establishing a benefit account, mandating that applicants must have valid work authorization in addition to meeting financial eligibility criteria.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that applicants are ineligible for family or medical leave benefits if they do not possess valid work authorization during any portion of a typical workweek. This aligns with the overall intent of the legislation to ensure that only those with proper work authorization can access paid leave benefits, thereby tightening eligibility criteria and reinforcing compliance with employment laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 268B.01, 268B.04, 268B.06