HF 689 allows county attorneys to use official orders (administrative subpoenas) to obtain specific records during wage theft investigations. The bill amends Minnesota law to let county attorneys subpoena payroll, banking, and financial records from employers, including documents required under state labor laws. This directly affects employers facing wage theft allegations and county attorneys conducting these investigations. The change takes effect August 1, 2025, and applies only to business records, not private individuals' personal information.
This bill requires Minnesota employers to pay non-exempt employees 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for work performed on designated holidays. It directly affects hourly workers who work on holidays recognized under Minnesota law (as defined in section 645.44, subdivision 5). The key provision amends state labor law to mandate this premium pay rate for holiday work, rather than requiring overtime pay only for hours worked beyond 40 in a week. The change applies to all covered employees in Minnesota workplaces under the state's overtime rules.
HF 3068 requires staffing services in Minnesota to pay employees wages for canceled assignments if the employee reasonably relied on the placement for a shift or day. This directly affects temporary workers hired through staffing agencies who lose assignments after preparing to work. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.03, to mandate payment regardless of whether the assignment is completed. It applies specifically to staffing services defined under state law and takes effect upon final enactment.
