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MN SF2000
Bill
Status
2/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Sheran
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Prohibits employer retaliation against employees for asserting rights or remedies under this section.
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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.
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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