This bill amends various provisions related to earned sick and safe time in Minnesota, specifically targeting definitions and requirements for employees and employers. It clarifies the definition of "employee" to include those who work at least 80 hours a year, while excluding independent contractors, certain volunteer firefighters, elected officials, and specific farm workers under certain conditions. The definition of "employer" is also modified to expand the criteria from having "one" employee to "four." Additionally, the bill revises the notice requirements for using earned sick and safe time, allowing employers to request reasonable notice and documentation while ensuring that employees are not penalized for not providing written policy if it has not been shared with them.

Further changes include adjustments to documentation requirements for using earned sick and safe time, reducing the threshold for when documentation is needed from three days to two. The bill also prohibits employers from requiring employees to find replacement workers as a condition for using sick time, although employees may voluntarily seek replacements. It introduces provisions that allow employers to limit the application of minimum standards for sick leave to the amount of leave available or 160 hours in a 12-month period, whichever is less. The bill also allows for the advancement of sick time to employees based on anticipated hours worked and includes various provisions regarding collective bargaining agreements and the ability for employees to donate or advance sick time. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 181.9445, 181.9446, 181.9447, 181.9448
1st Engrossment: 181.9447, 181.9448
2nd Engrossment: 181.9445, 181.9447, 181.9448