SF 4780
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/26/2026 09:10 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to employment; providing a definition of misuse of earned sick and safe
time; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9447, by adding subdivisions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9447, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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new text begin Misuse. new text end
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Misuse occurs when an employee uses earned sick and safe time for
a purpose not covered by subdivision 1. Misuse is not subject to the protections provided
to employees under sections 181.9445 to 181.9448.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9447, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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new text begin Pattern or clear instance of suspected misuse. new text end
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(a) Notwithstanding the
timeline provided in subdivision 3, paragraph (a), an employer is permitted to require
reasonable documentation from an employee when there is a pattern or clear instance of
suspected misuse by the employee.
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(b) A pattern or clear instance of suspected misuse includes:
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(1) an employee repeatedly used earned sick and safe time on their scheduled work day
immediately before or after a scheduled day off, vacation, or holiday;
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(2) an employee repeatedly used increments of earned sick and safe time of less than 30
minutes at the start or end of a scheduled shift;
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(3) an employee used earned sick and safe time on a day for which the employer
previously denied the employee's request to take other paid leave; or
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(4) documentation or other evidence that conflicts with the employee's claimed use of
earned sick and safe time.
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(c) An employer that requires reasonable documentation under this subdivision must do
so in accordance with subdivision 3, paragraphs (b) to (f).
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(d) An employer that requires reasonable documentation in accordance with this
subdivision is not retaliating against an employee under subdivision 6.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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