This bill introduces significant updates to labor and industry regulations in Minnesota, focusing on combative sports, public employee labor relations, and earned sick and safe time policies. Key provisions include appropriations for technical assistance related to blood lead levels for workers, enforcement of compensation for internet content creators, and funding for a workforce development center aimed at training low-income workers. The bill modifies existing regulations for combative sports by incorporating the Unified Rules of Kickboxing and Muay Thai, establishing exemptions for youth competitions, and updating licensing requirements for combatants. It also enhances training requirements for arbitrators and introduces new provisions for public employee labor relations, including indemnification for unauthorized deductions and guidelines for exclusive representatives during new employee orientations.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to clarify employer responsibilities regarding earned sick and safe time, including the requirement for employers to provide notices in multiple languages and to keep signed copies of these notices. It updates the definition of "earned sick and safe time" to include paid time off at the employee's base rate and expands the permissible uses of this time. The legislation also addresses the rights of minors in content creation, allowing them to request the deletion of content featuring them and mandating compensation for their work. Overall, the bill aims to streamline labor relations, enhance safety in combat sports, and improve protections and rights for workers in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 626.892
1st Engrossment: 341.28, 341.29, 626.892, 179A.041, 179A.09, 179A.12, 179A.13, 179A.40, 179A.54, 181.960, 181A.03, 326B.89, 179A.11