Bill > SF1849

This bill amends the Minnesota Paid Leave Law to create a specific exemption for certain agricultural workers, specifically those employed by farmers, family farms, or family farm corporations. Under the proposed changes, agricultural workers are exempt from the paid leave law if they meet one of two conditions: (1) the farm employs five or fewer employees, or (2) the worker is employed for 28 days or fewer each year. This exemption applies to the definitions of "covered employment," "employee," and "employer" in the existing law. By modifying these definitions, the bill effectively removes small agricultural operations and short-term agricultural workers from the coverage requirements of the Minnesota Paid Leave Law. The exemption appears designed to reduce administrative burden and compliance costs for small farming operations and seasonal agricultural employers, recognizing the unique nature of agricultural work and the potential challenges smaller farms might face in implementing comprehensive paid leave policies.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1849&ssn=0&y=2025