This bill proposes significant changes to labor and industry regulations in Minnesota, particularly concerning earned sick and safe time provisions. It expands the definition of "employer" to include those with ten or more employees and modifies the accrual and usage of earned sick and safe time, allowing employees to accrue one hour for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum of 48 hours per year unless otherwise agreed upon. The bill also permits the carryover of unused sick and safe time into the following year, capping it at 80 hours unless a higher amount is agreed upon. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for employers regarding notice and documentation when employees use this time, including a maximum advance notice of seven days for foreseeable needs and more flexible documentation requirements.

Moreover, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 326B.33, subdivision 21, to clarify exemptions from licensing requirements for maintenance electricians and related personnel. It states that maintenance electricians do not need a license for maintenance and repair of electrical equipment owned or leased by their employer, provided they are supervised by a licensed master electrician. The bill also exempts employees of licensed electrical or technology systems contractors from licensing for certain activities related to technology circuits or systems, with specific exceptions for residential and hazardous locations. Additionally, it introduces new language regarding exemptions from inspections for utilities selling electric service to the public, stating that such utilities and their employees are not required to hold a license for work related to their utility functions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 177.24, 177.27, 326B.0981, 326B.31, 326B.33, 326B.36, 177.28
1st Engrossment: 177.27, 181.9445, 181.9446, 181.9447, 181.9448, 326B.0981, 326B.31, 326B.33, 326B.36