Valid work authorization requirement to receive benefits under the Minnesota Paid Leave Law

This bill (SF 3885) amends Minnesota's Paid Leave Law to require valid work authorization as a condition for receiving benefits. It directly affects individuals applying for paid leave benefits who lack proper work authorization. Key provisions include adding "valid work authorization" to eligibility requirements in section 268B.04 (subd. 2) and explicitly listing lack of work authorization as a reason for ineligibility in section 268B.06 (subd. 4). The law would prevent people without valid work permits from accessing paid leave benefits, aligning with existing financial eligibility criteria. This change applies to all applicants seeking benefits under Minnesota's Paid Leave Law.