This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 268B.01, to exempt certain agricultural workers from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law. The amendments introduce new definitions and exclusions regarding "covered employment," "employee," and "employer." Notably, the bill specifies that "covered employment" does not include individuals employed by a farmer, family farm, or family farm corporation to provide physical labor or management of a farm if the employer has five or fewer employees or if the individual works for 28 days or fewer each year. Additionally, the definition of "employee" is updated to reflect this exemption.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that "employer" does not include farmers, family farms, or family farm corporations that meet the same criteria of employing five or fewer employees or hiring individuals for 28 days or fewer each year. These changes aim to provide relief to small agricultural operations by exempting them from the obligations of the Paid Leave Law, thereby recognizing the unique nature of agricultural work and its seasonal demands.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 268B.01