Bill > HF1523

This bill modifies the Minnesota Paid Leave Law to create specific exemptions for agricultural workers. Specifically, the bill excludes individuals employed by farmers, family farms, or family farm corporations from being considered "covered employment" or "employees" under the law if either: (1) the farm employs five or fewer workers, or (2) the individual is hired to work for 28 days or fewer each year. The changes are made by amending three subdivisions of section 268B.01, which define key terms like "covered employment," "employee," and "employer." The exemption applies to workers providing physical labor or farm management services, effectively creating a carve-out for small agricultural operations and short-term agricultural workers from the state's paid leave requirements. This modification appears designed to reduce administrative burden and potential financial strain on small farming operations by excluding them from mandatory paid leave regulations. The bill allows these exempt entities to still opt into coverage if they choose, providing flexibility for agricultural employers.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1523&ssn=0&y=2025