This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 268B.01, to clarify the definitions and exclusions related to "covered employment" and "employee" in the context of paid leave. It introduces new definitions for "part-year employment" and "substitute employee," while also specifying that certain employees, such as substitute employees and those covered under section 356B.015, are excluded from the definition of "employee." Additionally, the bill allows entities that are excluded from covered employment to opt in for coverage and establishes that employees under part-year employment can only use accrued paid leave benefits when not actively employed.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for members of retirement plans who have separated from service and are receiving an annuity, allowing them to return to employment as substitute employees without affecting their annuity payments. The language clarifies that their annuity will not change during the period of reemployment. Overall, the bill aims to refine the legal framework surrounding paid leave and employment classifications in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 268B.01