HF 4110
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/23/2026 06:42 p.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to employment; adjusting rest break and meal break requirements under
certain circumstances; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 177.253, by
adding a subdivision; 177.254, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 177.253, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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(a) Subdivisions 1 and 3 do not apply to employees in the following
situations:
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(1) when the employee is the only employee working at that time and location and is
providing a service that protects or sustains life;
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(2) when the employee is the only employee working at that time and location and is
working with a vulnerable adult, as defined in section 626.5572, subdivision 21; and
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(3) during an emergency response.
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(b) An employee who qualifies for an exemption under paragraph (a) must still be allowed
time to use the restroom while working.
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Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 177.254, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
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(a) Subdivisions 1 and 4 do not apply to employees in the following
situations:
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(1) when the employee is the only employee working at that time and location and is
providing a service that protects or sustains life;
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(2) when the employee is the only employee working at that time and location and is
working with a vulnerable adult, as defined in section 626.5572, subdivision 21; and
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(3) during an emergency response.
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(b) An employee who qualifies for an exemption under paragraph (a) must still be allowed
time to eat a meal while working.
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