Bill > SF1793

This bill temporarily exempts small employers with 20 or fewer employees from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law until January 1, 2028. Specifically, the bill modifies three key definitions in the existing law: "covered employment," "employee," and "employer" to exclude businesses with 20 or fewer workers. This means that small employers will not be required to provide paid leave benefits or contribute to the state's paid leave program during this period. The modifications are temporary and will automatically expire on January 1, 2028, at which point small employers will be expected to comply with the full paid leave law. The bill allows the entities excluded from the law to optionally opt into coverage if they choose, and provides the commissioner of the relevant state agency the authority to establish rules and criteria for implementation. The changes aim to provide flexibility and reduce administrative burden for small businesses while maintaining a pathway for future comprehensive paid leave coverage.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1793&ssn=0&y=2025