Legislative Breakfast: Sweeping New Rules for Sick Time Gain Speed

Sweeping New Rules for Sick Time Gain Speed      

    Join us on Friday, March 4 for a discussion on the proposed Sick and Safe Leave legislation introduced during the 2015 Legislative Session which requires all Minnesota employers to provide employees with paid sick and safe time. The proposed legislation would also expand the coverage of existing pregnancy and parenting leave laws and increase the amount of civil penalties that may be imposed on employers for violating such laws. If enacted into law, this proposed legislation would have a significant impact on all Minnesota employers - especially on small businesses - they are not exempt in this proposal. Additionally local units of government are also taking up this issue and a statewide preemption effort is underway to block these mandates. 
    This proposed legislation would require all employers in Minnesota to provide paid sick and safe time (hereinafter referred to as paid sick leave) to their employees. Even those employers who already provide paid sick leave benefits to their employees would need to review their sick leave policies and practices (and pay records) to ensure compliance with this law. 
    Our speakers include Senator Sandy Pappas (confirmed), author of Senate File No. 481 and Senator Karin Housley (invited), both of which serve on the Senate Commerce Committee.  


Senator Sandy Pappas, DFL, District 65


Senator Karin Housley, R, District 39

Your Chamber offers real-time information and resources on a number of issues important to your business through Legislative Breakfast Series.  The breakfasts are designed for business community members to hear first-hand from lawmakers and industry experts on how legislation within all levels of government affect their businesses’ bottom line, job creation, growth and expansion.  Members can also communicate their concerns, comments and questions. 
 
The Series offers members a total of eight programs held on the first Friday of each month, November 2015 through June 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at The Commons on Marice in Eagan.  Fees are $25 per event or purchase a Series pass for $160 and save.  Registration and networking begins at 7:30 a.m. with a breakfast buffet and the program begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. 

March's Legislative Breakfast is proudly sponsored by: