This bill amends Minnesota labor laws to enhance employee compensation and working conditions. It introduces a requirement for employers to pay employees overtime at a rate of at least 1.5 times their regular pay for any hours worked on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek, regardless of total hours worked during that week. Additionally, the bill establishes a new provision that prohibits employers from requiring employees to work shifts that occur less than 11 hours after the end of their previous shift, unless the employee consents in writing. If an employee does consent to work such hours, they must be compensated at the overtime rate.

The bill also includes amendments to existing statutes, specifically adding a new section, 181.9912, which defines terms related to the minimum time between shifts and outlines the responsibilities of employers regarding employee work hours. The amendments aim to protect employees from excessive work hours and ensure fair compensation for their labor, thereby promoting better work-life balance and overall employee welfare in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 177.25