Paid leave program modified.

HF 2024 modifies Minnesota's paid leave program by clarifying eligibility definitions and employer requirements. It defines a "small employer" as having 15 or fewer employees (new subdivision 39a), excludes these employers from certain program requirements, and revises the definition of "seasonal employee" in hospitality to require employer certification of eligibility and notice to employees. The bill also updates rules for private leave plans, ensuring they meet minimum benefit standards (e.g., weekly benefit amounts, duration) and cannot impose stricter conditions than the state program. These changes primarily affect small businesses, seasonal hospitality workers, and employers offering private paid leave plans.