Minnesota bill exempts certain agricultural workers from the Paid Leave Law.

The bill amends the Minnesota Paid Leave Law to exempt certain agricultural workers from its coverage. Specifically, it excludes from "covered employment" those who work for a farmer, family farm, or family farm corporation employing five or fewer employees, or those working for such entities for 28 days or fewer each year. The commissioner can adopt rules to further define these exclusions and establish criteria for other employees. Excluded entities can opt-in to coverage through a procedure set by the commissioner.

Minnesota bill exempts certain agricultural workers from the Paid Leave Law.

The bill amends the Minnesota Paid Leave Law to exempt certain agricultural workers from its coverage. Specifically, it excludes from "covered employment" those who work for a farmer, family farm, or family farm corporation employing five or fewer employees, or those working for such entities for 28 days or fewer each year. The commissioner can adopt rules to further define these exclusions and establish criteria for other employees. Excluded entities can opt-in to coverage through a procedure set by the commissioner.