Quality service wage for covered airport or related location workers required, and penalties provided.

This bill establishes a minimum wage requirement for workers employed at Minnesota's covered airports, including Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and other public airports under the Metropolitan Airports Commission. It applies to private companies and contractors that employ workers performing airport-related duties or preparing food for departing flights, excluding independent contractors and salaried professionals. The law mandates that employers pay a "quality service wage" starting in 2026, which combines the applicable minimum wage with supplemental benefits calculated according to federal Service Contract Act standards. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry will set the specific wage rate each year and has authority to issue compliance orders with penalties for violations.