MN HF2184

Creates Bridge to Work Minnesota, a pilot on-the-job training incentive program administered by the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development for unemployed individuals eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.

Limits program participation to 5,000 applicants per year selected on a first-come, first-served basis, with administrative costs paid from existing general fund appropriations.

Allows eligible individuals to receive up to 25 hours per week of on-the-job training for up to eight weeks while continuing to receive full unemployment benefits, with employer-paid earnings stipends that do not reduce unemployment compensation.

Requires participating employers to provide bona fide training for positions paying at least 175 percent of the federal poverty guideline for a family of four, pay stipends at or above applicable minimum wage, and agree to hire the individual for at least 90 days after training ends.

Effective the day following final enactment.