new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For the purpose of this section, "employer" means an
employer in the meatpacking industry.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Right to adequate equipment. new text end

new text begin An employer must furnish its employees
with equipment to safely perform their jobs under OSHA standards.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Information provided to employee by employer. new text end

new text begin (a) An employer
must provide an explanation in an employee's native language of the employee's rights
and duties as an employee either person to person or through written materials that, at a
minimum, include:
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new text begin (1) a complete description of the salary and benefits plans as they relate to the
employee;
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new text begin (2) a job description for the employee's position;
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new text begin (3) a description of leave policies;
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new text begin (4) a description of the work hours and work hours policy; and
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new text begin (5) a description of the occupational hazards known to exist for the position.
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new text begin (b) The explanation must also include information on the following employee rights
as protected by state or federal law and a description of where additional information
about those rights may be obtained:
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new text begin (1) the right to organize and bargain collectively and refrain from organizing and
bargaining collectively;
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new text begin (2) the right to a safe workplace; and
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new text begin (3) the right to be free from discrimination.
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new text begin Commissioner duties. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of labor and industry must
develop and implement a strategy to provide adequate notice and education to employees
of their rights under this section and education on how to assimilate into their local
community. The commissioner must consult with the commissioner of human rights in
the development of the strategy. The commissioner shall assign the duty to implement
the strategy to a specific identified position in the department. The position, along with
contact information, must be included on printed materials the department prepares and
distributes to carry out the commissioner's duties under this section.
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