Hotel and hospitality workers in Saint Paul accrue paid sick and safe time at one hour per 30 worked, capped at 48 hours annually, under the city's 2017 ordinance now reinforced by Minnesota's 2024 statewide law.
Saint Paul's Earned Sick and Safe Time Ordinance, Title VIII Chapter 233 enacted 2017, requires employers with one or more employees working 80+ hours per year in Saint Paul to provide paid sick leave accruing at 1 hour per 30 worked. The cap is 48 hours per year with 80-hour carryover. Time covers personal illness, family care, domestic violence safety, and public health closures. Minnesota's statewide ESST took effect January 2024 (Minn. Stat. Section 181.9445), but Saint Paul's ordinance remains where its terms are more generous, particularly on definitions of family member and use for safe time.
Violations carry back pay, civil penalties up to $1,500 per violation, posting requirements, and HREEO investigation. Retaliation against workers using sick time triggers double damages.
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