MN SF1689

Waives state sovereign immunity to allow current, former, and prospective state employees to sue Minnesota in federal or state court for violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

Adds veterans to the state's active recruitment program with special emphasis alongside protected group members to meet affirmative action goals.

Expands leave of absence protections to include convalescence for injuries or diseases incurred during active service, with documentation by military line-of-duty determination form.

Extends reemployment rights and leave protections to nonpublic employees engaged in active military service during state emergencies, providing same protections as public employees.

Increases veteran examination credits for state public employment: nondisabled veterans from 5 to 10 points and disabled veterans from 10 to 15 points on open examinations, with 5-point disabled veteran credit for first promotional examination.