Minnesota SF494 modifies the definition of "employee" for earned sick and safe time purposes.

Minnesota SF494 amends the definition of "employee" in the state's earned sick and safe time law. It specifies that an employee includes any person employed by an employer, including temporary and part-time workers, who is anticipated to work at least 80 hours in a year. The definition excludes independent contractors, volunteer firefighters, certain emergency service personnel, and elected officials. The bill also excludes individuals employed by a farmer, family farm, or family farm corporation to provide physical labor or management for 28 days or less each year.

Minnesota SF494 modifies the definition of "employee" for earned sick and safe time purposes.

Minnesota SF494 amends the definition of "employee" in the state's earned sick and safe time law. It specifies that an employee includes any person employed by an employer, including temporary and part-time workers, who is anticipated to work at least 80 hours in a year. The definition excludes independent contractors, volunteer firefighters, certain emergency service personnel, and elected officials. The bill also excludes individuals employed by a farmer, family farm, or family farm corporation to provide physical labor or management for 28 days or less each year.