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SF2587 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Definition of employer modification for purposes of paid leave to exclude townships authorization

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

The purpose of this bill is to change the definition of "employer" within the context of paid leave laws in Minnesota. This aims to exclude certain organizations, specifically townships, from the obligations related to providing paid leave.

Main Provisions

  • Exclusion of Townships: The bill specifies that townships will be excluded from being defined as employers under the relevant Minnesota statute concerning paid leave. This means townships would not be required to adhere to the same paid leave provisions as other employers.
  • Continued Inclusion of Other Entities: Other entities such as individuals, organizations, state agencies, educational institutions, and various municipal bodies remain classified as employers, thus still obligated to follow the paid leave requirements.

Significant Changes

  • This amendment specifically modifies the existing law to exempt townships from being classified as employers for the purposes of paid leave. This adjustment might reduce administrative and financial burdens on townships that meet certain criteria.

Relevant Terms

  • Employer
  • Paid leave
  • Townships
  • Minnesota Statutes
  • Local government entities

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJobs and Economic Development
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Excludes townships that meet a revenue threshold as defined in another section."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the definition of 'employer' under section 268B.01 to exclude townships for purposes of paid leave.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on entities considered employers for paid leave, excluding townships."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "268B.01"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references powers under section 471.59",
      "modified": [
        "Reference included in context of joint powers board or organization."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "471.59"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references taxpaying employer description in section 268.046.",
      "modified": [
        "Inclusion of taxpaying employer in employer definition context."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "268.046"
  }
]

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