Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to protect the rights of employees who work for staffing services in Minnesota. It specifically aims to ensure these employees receive fair compensation even if their work assignments are canceled.

Main Provisions

• Payment for Canceled Assignments: The bill mandates that staffing services must pay their employees for a previously scheduled shift or day if the assignment is canceled by the staffing service. This applies only if the employee had reasonably relied on being placed at the assignment.
• Definition of Staffing Service: The term "staffing service" is defined as per section 268.035 subdivision 21d, ensuring clarity on which companies or services the law applies to.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• New Subdivision Added: An additional subdivision is added to Minnesota Statutes section 181.03, which explicitly requires staffing services to pay employees for canceled assignments, enhancing employee protection and compensation rights.

Relevant Terms

• Staffing service
• Canceled assignments
• Employee compensation
• Minnesota Statutes section 181.03