This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9445, subdivision 5, to exempt certain individuals from earned sick and safe time requirements. Specifically, it introduces a new category of exemption for individuals working in positions regulated by the United States Department of Transportation, which includes those for whom the Department has the authority to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "Employee" by removing the previous exemption for individuals employed by farmers or family farms for 28 days or less each year. The updated language now includes the new exemption while maintaining the existing exclusions for independent contractors, volunteer firefighters, and elected officials. This change aims to streamline the application of sick and safe time requirements for specific transportation-related roles.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 181.9445