How would paid leave and sick time plans work in Minnesota?

Whether it's a day with the flu or months with a newborn, Minnesota workers would be able to take time off and still get paid under two proposals moving quickly at the State Capitol.

Democrats have spent years pushing for sick and safe time and paid family and medical leave. They contend the two measures will benefit hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.

"We need both of these benefits," said Rep. Liz Olson, DFL-Duluth. "But they work and function very differently."

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