SF4780

Purpose

• The bill adds a formal definition of “Misuse” for earned sick and safe time. It states that misuse happens when an employee uses earned sick and safe time for a purpose not covered by the allowed uses in subdivision 1. It also clarifies that misuse is not protected by the employee protections in sections 181.9445 to 181.9448, under Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 181.9447.

Main provisions

• Adds Subd.3a (Misuse) to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 181.9447.
• Defines “Misuse” as using earned sick and safe time for a purpose not covered by subdivision 1.
• Declares that misuse is not subject to the protections provided to employees under sections 181.9445 to 181.9448.

Significant changes to existing law

• Creates a new subdivision (Subd.3a) within 181.9447 that formally defines misuse of earned sick and safe time.
• Explicitly removes the protections of 181.9445 to 181.9448 for uses of earned sick and safe time that fall under the definition of misuse.

Context and key references

• References Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 181.9447 and the existing protections in sections 181.9445 to 181.9448.
• Establishes a boundary between permitted uses of earned sick and safe time (subdivision 1) and uses deemed misuse (Subd.3a).

Implementation notes

• The text, as introduced, focuses on defining misuse and clarifying that such misuse is not covered by the existing protections. It does not specify penalties or enforcement mechanisms beyond removing protections for misuse.

Relevant Terms - earned sick and safe time - Misuse - Subdivision 1 - Subd.3a - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 181.9447 - sections 181.9445 to 181.9448