SF3112

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend the statute of limitations regarding claims of unfair discriminatory practices under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. This aims to provide more time for individuals to file claims related to discriminatory practices.

Main Provisions

• Extended Statute of Limitations: The bill seeks to extend the time frame in which a person can file a claim for an unfair discriminatory practice from one year to ten years after the occurrence of the practice.
• Suspension of Limitation Period: The bill states that this ten-year limitation period can be paused if the involved parties engage in a voluntary dispute resolution process. This includes arbitration, mediation, conciliation, or procedures outlined in a collective bargaining agreement. The suspension lasts for the duration of the dispute resolution process.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The primary change is the extension of the statute of limitations from one year to ten years for bringing a claim of unfair discriminatory practice under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
• It also modifies the suspension of the statute of limitations during any voluntary resolution process to be the difference between ten years and the duration of the negotiation or resolution process.

Relevant Terms

• Statute of Limitations
• Unfair Discriminatory Practice
• Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Dispute Resolution
• Arbitration
• Mediation
• Conciliation