The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9445, subdivision 5, to modify the definition of "employee" for the purposes of earned sick and safe time. The revised definition includes any person employed by an employer, encompassing temporary and part-time employees who are expected to work at least 80 hours in a year. However, it specifies several exclusions from this definition, including independent contractors, volunteer firefighters, elected officials, and certain individuals working in agricultural settings.

Notably, the bill introduces new language that clarifies the exclusion of individuals employed by a farmer, family farm, or family farm corporation. Specifically, it states that such individuals are not considered employees if the farm corporation employs five or fewer employees or if they are employed by the farmer, family farm, or family farm corporation each year. This amendment aims to provide clearer guidelines regarding who qualifies as an employee under the earned sick and safe time provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 181.9445