HF1523 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Agricultural workers exempted from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law.
Related bill: SF1849
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Paid Leave Law by exempting certain agricultural workers from coverage. Specifically, it modifies definitions under Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 268B.01, to exclude from "covered employment" individuals employed by a farmer, family farm, or family farm corporation if:
- The farm employs five or fewer employees, or
- The employee works for 28 days or fewer per year.
The bill also clarifies that these agricultural workers are not considered "employees" or their employers as "employers" under the Paid Leave Law. However, exempted entities have the option to opt in for coverage if they follow a procedure set by the commissioner.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy |
February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy |
February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |