The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 268B.01, subdivision 15, to provide a religious order exemption from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law. It clarifies the definition of "covered employment" by specifying that it does not include self-employed individuals, independent contractors, or seasonal employees. Additionally, the bill introduces a new exemption for duly ordained or licensed ministers of a church and members of a religious order when they are exercising their ministry or fulfilling duties required by their order.

The amendment allows entities that are excluded from the definition of covered employment to opt into coverage through a procedure determined by the commissioner. Furthermore, the commissioner is granted the authority to adopt rules to further define the application of this subdivision and establish criteria for covered employment for individuals who do not meet the existing criteria but perform services as employees for a Minnesota employer.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 268B.01