Labor & Employment (Minimum Wage)

This bill modifies Minnesota's employment laws to exempt minor league baseball players from the state's minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. It achieves this by adding a new provision that excludes individuals with contracts to play at the minor league level, provided their wages and working conditions are set by a collective bargaining agreement. The change directly affects professional baseball teams and the players who sign contracts with them in Minnesota. Once enacted, the law will apply immediately to future employment agreements under these specific conditions.

This bill exempts minor league baseball players from Minnesota's minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. It achieves this by adding a new category to the state's definition of "employee," which excludes individuals who have signed contracts to play at the minor league level and are paid according to a collective bargaining agreement. The change directly affects professional baseball players in Minnesota's minor leagues and their respective teams. The legislation is effective immediately upon final enactment.

This bill requires individuals seeking Minnesota medical assistance to demonstrate community engagement through work, education, or community service to maintain eligibility. Applicants must show compliance with these requirements over the two months before applying or renewing, or qualify for specific exceptions. Eligible individuals can meet the requirement by working 80 hours, completing 80 hours of community service, attending school half-time, earning at least the federal minimum wage for 80 hours, or combining these activities. The law includes exceptions for parents of young children, veterans with total disabilities, SNAP recipients, people in addiction treatment, inmates, and those with serious medical conditions or disabilities.