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Rep. Jeff Brand votes in favor of Earned Sick & Safe Time for all Minnesota workers

Friday, February 17, 2023

NEWS RELEASE 

Rep. Jeff Brand 

Minnesota House of Representatives 

District 18A – 651-296-8634– rep.jeff.brand@house.mn.gov 

501 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT:  Marlee Schlegel 

651-296-9873 or marlee.schlegel@house.mn.gov 

February 17, 2023 

Rep. Jeff Brand votes in favor of Earned Sick & Safe Time for all Minnesota workers 

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Last night, the Minnesota House approved legislation authored by Rep. Liz Olson (DFL – Duluth) to expand Earned Sick and Safe Time benefits to all Minnesota workers. House File 19 passed on a vote of 69-54. The bill would ensure, at a minimum, one hour of paid Earned Sick and Safe Time for every 30 hours worked for all Minnesota workers, up to at least 48 hours per year. 

Rep. Jeff Brand (DFL – Saint Peter) is a co-author of the legislation and voted to support it.  

“For too long, Minnesotans have had to decide between a paycheck and taking time off to care for themselves and that is wholly unacceptable,” said Rep. Brand. “Passing this bill will make Minnesota a much safer & more supportive place to raise a family. This is something DFLers have been trying to get done for years, and I’m grateful that we’re supporting workers and families by finally getting the job done on their behalf.” 

In the Senate, the bill is making its way through committee hearings.  

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