Minnesota HF1542 makes employer participation in earned sick and safe time benefits optional.

Minnesota HF1542 amends the state statutes to make employer participation in earned sick and safe time benefits optional. The bill modifies the definition of "employee" to include those who perform work for at least 80 hours in a year for an employer in Minnesota, provided the employer chooses to offer benefits. It also redefines "employer" to include various entities that choose to provide benefits under the specified sections. The United States government is excluded from the definition of employer.

Minnesota HF1542 makes employer participation in earned sick and safe time benefits optional.

Minnesota HF1542 amends the state statutes to make employer participation in earned sick and safe time benefits optional. The bill modifies the definition of "employee" to include those who perform work for at least 80 hours in a year for an employer in Minnesota, provided the employer chooses to offer benefits. It also redefines "employer" to include various entities that choose to provide benefits under the specified sections. The United States government is excluded from the definition of employer.