Frontline Worker Pay mn

ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — Frontline workers are now able to cash in on their hard work. Applications for pandemic bonus pay opened Wednesday morning, ...

The application is expected to stay open through July 22. Gov. Tim Walz signed the Frontline Worker Pay bill into law on April 29, with $500 million being divided equally among those who meet the requirements. “It’s the first day, so there’s going to be glitches I understand that,” said Trask, who teaches 8th grade special education. Additionally, the applicant must have not been able to telework due to the nature of their work and have worked near people outside of their household. There are two parts to eligibility for the program: work requirements and job sector. Many users are reporting problems with application process.

Minnesotans who worked in essential jobs at the onset of the pandemic can apply for one-time bonus checks from the state beginning at 8am today.

What to expect: The payments, which could grow to up to $1,500 based on the final number of eligible applicants, are expected to go out in September, a Department of Labor and Industry spokesperson told Axios. The big picture: The $750 payments, approved by the divided Legislature in late April after months of stalled negotiations, are meant to serve as a thank you for those who risked exposure to provide services we all relied on. Minnesotans who worked in essential jobs at the onset of the pandemic can apply for one-time bonus checks from the state beginning at 8am today.

The Frontline Worker Pay includes $500 million in hero checks to qualifying frontline workers. Those eligible for the pay can include those in the healthcare ...

The Frontline Worker Pay includes $500 million in hero checks to qualifying frontline workers. Applications for frontline worker pay in Minnesota opened today. Those eligible for the pay can include those in the healthcare field, child care, education, customer service, and public transit.