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SF2586 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Definition of employee modification for purposes of earned sick and safe time to exclude townships authorization

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify the definition of an "employer" concerning earned sick and safe time. Specifically, it aims to exclude certain townships from this definition.

Main Provisions

  • Exclusion of Townships: The bill amends existing employment law by specifying that "employer" does not include townships that meet a specific revenue threshold. This change will affect how earned sick and safe time is applied within those townships.
  • Clarification of Employer Definition: The bill clarifies that the term "employer" encompasses entities such as individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, non-profits, and several governmental subdivisions, along with specific mentions of staffing agencies and employee leasing companies.

Significant Changes

  • By excluding certain townships from the definition of "employer," these townships will no longer be required to provide earned sick and safe time to their employees, as outlined by Minnesota law.
  • This bill intends to refine the scope of which entities must comply with provisions related to earned sick and safe time, focusing on revenue thresholds to determine inclusion.

Relevant Terms

  • Employment
  • Employer definition
  • Earned sick and safe time
  • Townships
  • Revenue threshold
  • Minnesota Statutes

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toLabor

Citations

 
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