SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Rep. Liz Olson (DFL – Duluth) is encouraging eligible Duluth residents to prepare to apply for Minnesota’s Frontline Worker Bonus Pay. After the Legislature passed and Governor Walz signed the bill providing the payments into law last week, the state of Minnesota is currently developing an online application system. Workers can sign up to receive notifications about updates at frontlinepay.mn.gov.
“Last year, lawmakers promised our dedicated frontline workers – who kept our state moving forward – despite putting their own health on the line – a ‘thank you’ in the form of a bonus payment. Now, these heroes are finally on the verge of finally getting the extra pay they deserve for their incredible sacrifices,” Rep. Olson said. “During a time when Minnesotans are struggling with increasing costs, I encourage frontline workers to sign up to receive updates about the application process. I also remain committed to other important solutions – like Paid Family Leave and Earned Sick and Safe Time – so all Minnesota workers and their families can have economic security.”
The legislation, which Rep. Olson supported, invests $500 million worth of bonus pay for pay for over 600,000 frontline workers, including health care workers, first responders, child care providers, food service and retail workers, and more. The legislation also included a measure to replenish the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, preventing businesses from facing a tax increase.
Workers will have 45 days to apply once the application process opens. A full FAQ document, including eligibility information, is available here.