HF758

HF758 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Employee definition modified for purposes of earned sick and safe time.

Related bill: SF494

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill proposes a change in the definition of an "employee" in Minnesota for the purposes of earned sick and safe time. The bill suggests that the term "employee" should include all those who work for an employer, including temporary and part-time employees, provided they are expected to work at least 80 hours per year in the state. The bill also clarifies that certain groups are not considered employees under this definition, including independent contractors, volunteer or paid on-call firefighters, ambulance personnel working in similar capacities, individuals serving on governmental boards, elected officials, and those working temporarily for family farms. This change ensures that a broader range of workers might be eligible for earned sick and safe time, while explicitly excluding those in other defined roles.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of temporary and part-time employees anticipated to work at least 80 hours a year."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the definition of an 'employee' under Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 181.9445 subdivision 5.",
      "modified": [
        "Specific definitions and exclusions for certain categories such as independent contractors and volunteer emergency workers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "181.9445"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The existing section 144E.001 defines volunteer ambulance attendant and ambulance service personnel.",
      "modified": [
        "References and definitions related to emergency service personnel exempted from being defined as 'employees'."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "144E.001"
  }
]