Bill > HF1905

This bill amends Minnesota's employment law by adding an exemption to the earned sick and safe time requirements for employees in positions regulated by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). Specifically, the bill modifies the definition of "employee" under existing statute to exclude individuals working in roles where the DOT has the authority to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service, as defined in Title 49, Section 31502 of the United States Code. This exemption means that workers in these DOT-regulated positions would not be entitled to the same earned sick and safe time benefits as other employees covered by the original statute. The exemption appears to target transportation workers such as commercial truck drivers, bus drivers, and other transportation industry professionals whose work hours and qualifications are already strictly regulated by federal transportation guidelines. By carving out this specific exemption, the bill aims to provide additional flexibility for employers in the transportation sector regarding employee leave and time-off policies.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1905&ssn=0&y=2025