This bill amends Minnesota's labor and industry statutes, specifically focusing on minimum wage provisions. It introduces new definitions for "large employer" and "small employer," with "large employer" defined as an enterprise with an annual gross volume of sales of at least $500,000, while "small employer" is defined as one with less than $500,000 in sales. Both definitions will take effect on January 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill modifies existing language in section 177.24 regarding minimum wage requirements, removing previous definitions of large and small employers and updating the structure of the subdivision.

Furthermore, the bill allows for adjustments to the minimum wage based on inflation and establishes a process for the commissioner to issue orders for wage increases. It also includes provisions for trainee election judges, allowing students aged 16 and older to serve in this capacity while maintaining their eligibility for school attendance. The bill specifies that trainee election judges may be compensated at a rate not less than two-thirds of the minimum wage, with the effective date for these changes also set for January 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 177.23, 177.24, 157.15