HF3111

Purpose of the Bill

The bill seeks to amend the current Minnesota statutes regarding which employees are subject to earned sick and safe time (ESST) benefits. By clarifying employee categories, it aims to specify exemptions from the existing requirements for ESST.

Main Provisions

• Definition of Employee: Expands upon the definition of who qualifies as an "employee" regarding eligibility for earned sick and safe time.
• Categories of Exempt Employees:
  • Independent contractors
  • Volunteer firefighters, paid on-call firefighters, and volunteer ambulance attendants
  • Elected officials or those appointed to fill a political office vacancy
  • Workers for family farms, if employed for work totaling 28 days or less annually
  • Workers not scheduled on a consistent basis and available to work as needed
  • High school or college students receiving on-the-job training, including paid internships
  • Individuals who typically work less than 25 hours per week

Significant Changes

This bill introduces detailed exemptions to the current law, clarifying which categories of workers are not eligible for earned sick and safe time, possibly aiding businesses in managing and understanding their obligations related to employee sick leave.

Relevant Terms

• Earned sick and safe time
• Independent contractor
• Volunteer firefighter
• Ambulance attendant
• Family farm
• On-the-job training
• Paid internship
• Part-time worker