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 revised definition now includes any person employed by an employer who works at least 80 hours in a year, while explicitly excluding independent contractors, certain volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel, elected officials, and individuals employed by farmers for limited periods.

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

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 181.9445