Small local government employers exemption from the Minnesota Paid Leave Law

SF 2399 exempts small local government employers with 50 or fewer employees from Minnesota's Paid Leave Law. This directly affects entities like cities, counties, school districts, townships, and local authorities (e.g., housing authorities, port commissions) that employ 50 or fewer workers. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to remove these small local government employers from the law's definitions of "covered employment" and "employer," meaning they would not be required to provide paid leave under this law. Entities excluded by this bill may choose to opt back into the law through a process determined by the commissioner. The bill does not change requirements for larger local governments or private employers.