The bill proposes significant amendments to Minnesota Statutes regarding labor and industry, particularly focusing on earned sick and safe time provisions. It expands the definition of "employer" to include those with ten or more employees, introduces new enforcement mechanisms for the commissioner to seek court orders against violations, and modifies the accrual and usage of earned sick and safe time. Employees will now be able to carry over unused time, capped at 80 hours unless employers agree to a higher limit, and they may use accrued time as it is earned. The bill also clarifies documentation requirements and reduces the advance notice period for foreseeable needs to seven days, while ensuring that employers cannot require employees to find replacements when using sick time.

In addition to labor provisions, the bill amends section 326B.33, subdivision 21, to clarify exemptions from licensing requirements for maintenance electricians and related personnel, stating that they 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. It also exempts employees of licensed electrical or technology systems contractors from licensing for certain activities, and introduces new language regarding exemptions from inspections for utilities selling electric service to the public. The amendments aim to streamline licensing and inspection processes for electrical work while maintaining safety compliance.

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