Bill > HF260

This bill modifies the Minnesota Paid Leave Law by temporarily exempting small employers with 20 employees or fewer from the law's coverage until January 1, 2028. Specifically, the bill amends three definitions within the existing law: "covered employment," "employee," and "employer" to exclude businesses with 20 or fewer employees. These changes mean that for a limited time, small employers will not be required to provide paid leave benefits or be subject to the regulations of the Minnesota Paid Leave Law. The bill allows for the temporary exclusion of these small businesses, potentially to reduce the administrative and financial burden on smaller companies while giving them time to prepare for future implementation. Entities that are currently excluded can still opt into coverage through a procedure determined by the commissioner. The exemption is set to expire on January 1, 2028, after which small employers will be fully integrated into the Minnesota Paid Leave Law's requirements.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0260&ssn=0&y=2025