SF709

The proposed bill SF No. 709 aims to protect the privacy of employees in Minnesota. It prohibits employers from requiring or incentivizing their employees to publicly display or reveal their medical information, including vaccination status. This prohibition applies to any form of public disclosure, whether direct or indirect. The bill covers all types of workers including full-time employees, independent contractors, unpaid interns, and volunteers. If an employer breaks this law, affected employees can sue and potentially receive $10,000 per violation plus legal fees. Additionally, any employer who violates this law would be committing a misdemeanor. This new rule is intended to safeguard personal health privacy in the workplace.