Purpose

The bill aims to modify the Minnesota Paid Leave Law by exempting certain small local government employers from its requirements. This change is focused on easing administrative and financial burdens on small governmental entities.

Main Provisions

• Exemption for Small Employers: Local government entities with 50 or fewer employees, including municipalities, counties, cities, towns, school districts, and other similar bodies, are exempt from the coverage of the Minnesota Paid Leave Law.
• Definition Adjustments: Updates definitions of "covered employment," "employee," and "employer" to reflect these exemptions for small local government entities.
• Opt-in Option: Entities that are otherwise exempt have the option to voluntarily opt into the coverage of the paid leave law following a specific procedure set by the commissioner.

Significant Changes

• Current Law Alteration: Under current law, the Minnesota Paid Leave Law applies to a wide range of employers, including local government bodies. This bill changes that by providing exemptions for those with 50 or fewer employees.
• Expanded Definitions: The revised definitions clearly exclude certain employees and employers from being recognized within the framework of the Paid Leave Law if they meet the exemption criteria.

Relevant Terms

• Exemption
• Local Government
• Paid Leave Law
• Small Employers
• Municipality
• Opt-In Procedure
• Commissioner