Minnesota SF2572 makes employer participation in earned sick and safe time benefits voluntary.

Minnesota SF2572 amends the state statutes to make employer participation in earned sick and safe time benefits voluntary. 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 bill excludes certain individuals, such as independent contractors and volunteer firefighters, from the definition of "employee.

Minnesota SF2572 makes employer participation in earned sick and safe time benefits voluntary.

Minnesota SF2572 amends the state statutes to make employer participation in earned sick and safe time benefits voluntary. 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 bill excludes certain individuals, such as independent contractors and volunteer firefighters, from the definition of "employee.