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MN HF2974

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joe McDonald

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Adds an exemption from overtime requirements for individuals employed as seasonal or temporary agricultural workers under an H-2A visa under Minnesota Statutes section 177.23, subdivision 7.

  • The exemption applies specifically for purposes of section 177.25, which relates to minimum wage and hour requirements.

  • Renumbers existing exemptions in the employee definition section to accommodate the new H-2A visa worker exemption as item (14).

  • Takes effect the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

Temporary or seasonal agricultural workers with an H-2A visa exempted from overtime requirements.

Last Action

Author added Poppe.

3/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance3/23/2016
Agriculture Policy3/14/2016

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