The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9445, subdivision 5, to clarify the definition of "employee" in relation to earned sick and safe time requirements. The amendment specifies that an "employee" includes any person employed by an employer who works at least 80 hours in a year for that employer in Minnesota. However, it also outlines several exemptions from this definition, which include independent contractors, volunteer firefighters, elected officials, and individuals employed by farmers for limited periods.

Additionally, the bill introduces new exemptions to the definition of "employee." These include individuals who are not scheduled on a prescheduled basis and are available to work on an as-needed basis, students receiving on-the-job training or internships, and individuals who are normally scheduled to work less than 25 hours per week. The changes aim to provide clarity on who qualifies for earned sick and safe time benefits under Minnesota law.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 181.9445