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MN SF29

MN SF29
Earned sick and safe time authorization and appropriation


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
02/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to employment; providing for earned sick and safe time; appropriating money; authorizing rulemaking; imposing civil penalties; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 177.27, subdivisions 2, 4, 7; 181.942, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 177; 181; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 181.9413.

AI Summary

This bill establishes requirements for earned sick and safe time for employees in Minnesota. Key provisions include: - Employees accrue at least 1 hour of earned sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, which can be carried over to the next year up to 80 hours total. - Employees can use earned sick and safe time for their own or a family member's health needs, for reasons related to domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, or for public health emergencies. - Employers must provide notice to employees of their sick and safe time rights, and cannot retaliate against employees for using or requesting the leave. - The bill also increases penalties for failure to submit employment records and gives the Commissioner of Labor and Industry rulemaking and enforcement authority related to the new sick and safe time requirements. - Appropriations are provided to the Departments of Labor and Industry and Management and Budget to cover costs associated with implementing and enforcing the new earned sick and safe time law.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Author added McEwen (on 03/15/2021)

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