MN HF1968

Modifies on-the-job demonstration process for state job applicants with significant disabilities to allow up to 700 hours of trial work experience, with option for paid or unpaid status, and permits up to three persons with disabilities and their job coaches to demonstrate competence as a unit.

Requires state agency affirmative action plans to include provisions for collective bargaining agreements ensuring equal employment opportunity for job applicants and employees with disabilities seeking promotion.

Requires state agencies to track and report the number of reasonable accommodation requests made, approved, and reimbursed from the state accommodation account.

Creates a 10-member working group representing various disability-related state agencies and offices to develop strategies for attracting and retaining state employees with disabilities, with report due by January 15, 2020.

Expands audit and reporting requirements to include the number of applicants hired through on-the-job trial work experience and those receiving probationary period authorization.