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, including temporary and part-time employees, who is expected to work at least 80 hours in a year. However, it specifies that certain individuals are excluded from this definition, such as independent contractors, volunteer firefighters, elected officials, and individuals employed by farmers or family farms under specific conditions.

Notably, the bill introduces new language that excludes individuals employed by a farmer, family farm, or family farm corporation from the definition of "employee" if the farm employs five or fewer employees or if the individual is employed by the farmer, family farm, or family farm corporation each year. This change aims to clarify the scope of who qualifies for earned sick and safe time under Minnesota law, particularly in relation to smaller agricultural operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 181.9445