Minnesota Enacts COVID-19 Unemployment Relief for Workers and Employers

In response to the coronavirus emergency, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order making it easier for laid-off workers to get unemployment compensation benefits. Executive Order 20 05, issued on March 16, 2020, addresses unemployment benefits for employees whose jobs are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The order also provides employers with relief from the expenses associated with unemployment benefits related to the coronavirus.