HF1542

Makes employer participation in earned sick and safe time benefits optional.

Amends Minnesota Statutes to make employer participation in earned sick and safe time benefits optional. It modifies the definition of "employee" to include those anticipated to work at least 80 hours a year for an employer in Minnesota. It also excludes certain individuals, such as independent contractors and elected officials, from the definition of "employee." The bill further defines "employer" to include various entities, excluding the United States government.