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MN SF2000

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen Sheran

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Requires employers to provide reasonable unpaid break time daily for employees who need to express breast milk, with breaks to run concurrently with existing break time when possible.

  • Mandates employers make reasonable efforts to provide a private room or location near the work area (excluding bathrooms or toilet stalls) that includes an electrical outlet and is shielded from view and intrusion.

  • Prohibits employer retaliation against employees for asserting rights or remedies under this section.

  • Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industry to enforce the law and assess fines of up to $1,000 for a first violation and up to $2,000 for second and subsequent violations.

  • Provides employers a 15-day cure period after written notice of violation before fines can be assessed.

Legislative Description

Employer duties for nursing mothers accommodations expansion and enforcement requirements

Last Action

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance

3/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance3/17/2014
Rules and Administration3/13/2014
Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development2/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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