Minnesota HF1182 establishes an ombudsperson to protect agricultural and food processing workers' safety, health, and well-being.

Minnesota HF1182 establishes an ombudsperson within the Department of Employment and Economic Development to assist agricultural and food processing workers with issues such as housing, workplace safety, and fair labor standards. The ombudsperson must offer accessible contact methods, respond to complaints, and connect workers to relevant agencies. The ombudsperson must also analyze complaints, make unresolved complaints public, and report annually to the commissioner and legislative chairs.

Minnesota HF1182 establishes an ombudsperson to protect agricultural and food processing workers' safety, health, and well-being.

Minnesota HF1182 establishes an ombudsperson within the Department of Employment and Economic Development to assist agricultural and food processing workers with issues such as housing, workplace safety, and fair labor standards. The ombudsperson must offer accessible contact methods, respond to complaints, and connect workers to relevant agencies. The ombudsperson must also analyze complaints, make unresolved complaints public, and report annually to the commissioner and legislative chairs.