"[P]roposed rules that apply to both the Minneapolis ordinance and the St. Paul ordinance: [1] Employers must keep records and bear the ultimate burden of proving which employees do not qualify for paid sick and safe time. [2] Employers in both cities are not required to offer paid sick and safe time leave to covered employees for hours worked outside of the city.... [3] Employers may satisfy the requirements of both ordinances by adopting a general paid time off policy which lumps sick and safe time with other paid leaves as long as the policy meets the minimum ordinance obligations. [4] Complaints under both ordinances must be filed within one year of the violation."  MORE >>