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MN HF3073

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

Rena Moran

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Modifies Minnesota Statutes section 181.941, subdivision 1, to establish pregnancy and parenting leave eligibility based on 90 days of employment rather than 12 months
  • Female employees requesting leave for prenatal care or pregnancy-related incapacity must work at least 90 days but less than 12 months preceding the request and average at least one-half the full-time equivalent hours per week for their job classification
  • Employees qualifying under the 90-day requirement are limited to a maximum of 6 weeks of unpaid leave unless the employer agrees to extend it
  • Biological or adoptive parents remain eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in conjunction with birth or adoption of a child
  • Leave length for all eligible employees must be determined by the employee, subject to the applicable maximums unless otherwise agreed with the employer

Legislative Description

Pregnancy and parenting leave incumbency requirement modified.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Jobs and Economic Development Finance Division

3/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Jobs and Economic Development Finance3/9/2020
Labor2/19/2020
Jobs and Economic Development Finance2/11/2020

Full Bill Text

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