Minnesota legislators Rep. Ryan Winkler and Rep. Mike Sundin introduced a bill, HF 1266, on March 5, 2013. The bill would require employers to give at least 30 days notice before undertaking a worksite closing or mass layoff affecting 25 or more employees. The law would apply to any employer of 25 or more employees. By lowering the triggering thresholds, the bill seeks to expand worker protections by covering more employers and more displaced workers. As a trade-off for expanded coverage, the notice period is shorter than that found under federal law.
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