SF2586

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to refine the definition of an "employer" in the context of Minnesota's earned sick and safe time regulations. The amendment specifically aims to exclude certain townships from being classified as employers for these purposes.

Main Provisions

• Modification of Employer Definition: The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9445, subdivision 6, to clarify and specify which entities are considered employers when it comes to providing earned sick and safe time to employees.
• Exclusion of Townships: The notable change under this bill is the exclusion of townships that meet a specific revenue threshold, outlined in section 367.36, subdivision 1, paragraph c. These townships will no longer be classified as employers under the sick and safe time rules.
• Clarification of Employer Entities: The bill iterates that entities such as the state of Minnesota, counties, cities, school districts, and other governmental subdivisions will continue to be regarded as employers, except for the aforementioned townships. It reiterates that the United States government is not included in this definition.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This legislative amendment introduces a significant change by excluding certain townships from the definition of an "employer" for the purposes of sick and safe time, which may affect how employees in these townships accrue and utilize such time.

Relevant Terms

• Employer
• Township
• Exclusion
• Sick and Safe Time
• Revenue Threshold
• Government Subdivision