This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9447, to introduce a definition of "misuse" of earned sick and safe time. It establishes that misuse occurs when an employee uses this time for purposes not covered by existing provisions, and clarifies that such misuse is not protected under the relevant employee protections. Additionally, the bill allows employers to require reasonable documentation from employees when there is a pattern or clear instance of suspected misuse, which includes specific behaviors such as using sick time immediately before or after scheduled days off or using increments of less than 30 minutes at the start or end of shifts.

The bill further outlines the conditions under which employers can request documentation and ensures that such requests are compliant with existing regulations. It specifies that employers who require documentation in these circumstances are not considered to be retaliating against employees. Both new subdivisions regarding misuse and documentation requirements are effective the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 181.9447