Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that employees in Minnesota are fairly compensated for working on holidays by mandating overtime pay.

Main Provisions

• The bill amends the current Minnesota Statute to require employers to pay employees who work on holidays at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular pay.
• This provision applies to all holidays as legally defined by section 645.44, subdivision 5 of the Minnesota Statutes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The existing law does not currently mandate overtime pay specifically for holidays. This bill introduces a requirement that employees working on holidays will receive overtime pay, providing an added financial benefit and recognition for holiday work.

Relevant Terms

overtime pay, holidays, employee compensation, regular rate of pay, Minnesota Statute 177.25, holiday work, fair compensation, legal holidays