MN HF4689

Distance learning period defined as March 18, 2020, through May 4, 2020, or later if extended by emergency executive order.

School districts and charter schools must compensate employees at regular rate of pay for all scheduled hours not worked during the distance learning period.

Compensation applies to employees unable to work due to health care provider or Department of Health recommendation regarding COVID-19 exposure or infection.

Compensation must not be deducted from accrued sick or paid leave unless employee unable to work due to illness, injury, incapacity, or COVID-19 treatment; compensated hours count as hours worked for benefit accrual purposes.

Contract employers who agree to compensate eligible employees for lost wages during distance learning period must notify the school district or charter school, which must then fully reimburse the contract employer.