SF2919 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Earned sick and safe time benefits cost inclusion in the prevailing wage calculation under certain conditions authorization provision
Related bill: HF2650
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to modify Minnesota’s laws concerning earned sick and safe time benefits. Specifically, it allows the cost of these benefits to be included in the calculation of the prevailing wage for certain construction contractors. The bill also clarifies and updates various provisions related to the administration of sick and safe time benefits.
Main Provisions
Inclusion in Prevailing Wage: Construction contractors are allowed to include the cost of earned sick and safe time benefits in their prevailing wage calculations if certain conditions are met. This is applicable to contractors who cannot or have not reached a waiver agreement under the specified sections.
Existing Policy Compliance: Employers with existing sick and safe time policies that meet or exceed the minimum requirements set by the state’s standards are not required to provide additional time beyond what is already offered.
Collective Bargaining: The provisions of the sick and safe time policies can be waived by a collective bargaining agreement with a labor organization, provided the waiver is explicitly agreed upon and clearly stated.
Consumer Support Services: Individual providers offering consumer-directed services to family members may also waive these sick and safe time provisions, enhancing flexibility in care settings while returning funds to the participant's budget.
Employee Transfer of Leave: Employers are allowed to create policies that enable employees to donate their unused sick and safe time to other employees. They can also allow the advancement of leave to employees before it has been accrued.
Significant Changes
This bill introduces a measure that permits inclusion of sick and safe time costs into the prevailing wage calculations, which is a change from current practices.
It provides various clarifications and additional flexibility for employers regarding existing sick and safe time policies, ensuring that these policies align with both state standards and existing collective bargaining agreements.
Relevant Terms
- Earned Sick and Safe Time
- Prevailing Wage Calculation
- Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Waiver Agreement
- Construction Contractors
- Employee Leave Policies
- Individual Providers
- Consumer Support Grant
- Accrued Leave
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Labor |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new provision allowing the cost of earned sick and safe time benefits to be included in the prevailing wage calculation under certain conditions."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies the conditions under which earned sick and safe time benefits can be included in the prevailing wage calculation.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "181.9448",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill cross-references conditions under which the prevailing wage can include earned sick and safe time benefits.",
"modified": [
"Allows inclusion of earned sick and safe time benefits in the prevailing wage calculation by construction contractors."
]
},
"citation": "177.42",
"subdivision": "subdivision 6"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Allows individual providers to waive provisions related to sick and safe time under specified conditions."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This section is referenced to define individual providers who can waive certain sick and safe time provisions.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "256B.0711",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Reference to consumer support grant under section 256.476 for possible waivers."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Referencing the consumer support grant program in relation to sick and safe time waivers.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "256.476",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Inclusion of consumer-directed community supports under section 256B.4911 for waiver provisions."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Refers to consumer-directed community supports in relation to waiver for sick and safe time provisions.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "256B.4911",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Inclusion of community first services under section 256B.85 for waiver provisions."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Section referenced concerning community first services and supports in the context of waivers.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "256B.85",
"subdivision": ""
}
]