HF 2235

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to labor relations; establishing certain
rights for workers in the meatpacking industry;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 179.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [179.86] PACKINGHOUSE WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For the purpose of this
section, "employer" means an employer in the meatpacking
industry.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Right to adequate facilities. new text end

new text begin An employer must
provide its employees:
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new text begin (1) adequate and working restroom facilities;
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new text begin (2) adequate room for meal and rest breaks;
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new text begin (3) adequate locker facilities; and
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new text begin (4) adequate time for necessary restroom breaks.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Right to adequate equipment. new text end

new text begin An employer must
furnish its employees with equipment that is adequate to perform
the job task assigned.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Information provided to employee by
employer. new text end

new text begin (a) An employer must provide an explanation in an
employee's native language of the employee's rights and duties
as an employee either person to person or through written
materials that at a minimum include:
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new text begin (1) a complete description of the salary and benefits plans
as they relate to the employee;
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new text begin (2) a job description for the employee's position;
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new text begin (3) a description of leave policies;
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new text begin (4) a description of the work hours and work hours policy;
and
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new text begin (5) a description of the occupational hazards known to
exist for the position.
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new text begin (b) The explanation must also include information on the
following employee rights as protected by state or federal law
and a description of where additional information about those
rights may be obtained:
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new text begin (1) the right to organize and bargain collectively;
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new text begin (2) the right to a safe workplace; and
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new text begin (3) the right to be free from discrimination.
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