The bill modifies the Minnesota Paid Leave Law by amending several sections of the Minnesota Statutes 2024. Key changes include the definition of "covered employment," which now excludes individuals covered by a collective bargaining agreement until a successor agreement is in effect. Additionally, the definition of "family member" has been updated to include a son-in-law or daughter-in-law while removing a broader category of personal relationships. The bill also raises the threshold for classifying a seasonal employee from 150 days to 180 days and introduces a new subdivision allowing the commissioner to contract with a private company for various administrative duties related to benefit applications and payments.

Further amendments adjust the maximum length of benefits, specifying that employees of larger employers can take up to 12 weeks of leave, while those at smaller employers are limited to 6 weeks. The bill also establishes a new premium rate structure for small employers, increasing the employee contribution and raising the threshold for small employer eligibility from 30 to 50 employees. These changes are set to take effect on various dates, with some provisions effective as early as November 1, 2025, and others on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 268B.01, 268B.02, 268B.04, 268B.06, 268B.14