MN SF10

Employees working at least 80 hours per year earn a minimum of 1 hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, with unused time carrying over up to 80 hours.

Employees may use earned sick and safe time for personal illness, family medical care, domestic abuse/sexual assault/stalking situations, public emergencies, or communicable disease exposure.

Employers must provide notice of earned sick and safe time rights, may require up to 7 days advance notice for foreseeable absences, and are prohibited from retaliating against employees for requesting or using this time.

Commissioner of Labor and Industry may investigate violations, issue compliance orders, and impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation (or $10,000 for willful/repeated violations), plus back pay and liquidated damages.

Bill becomes effective 180 days after enactment and repeals Minnesota Statutes section 181.9413.