Subdivision 1.Scope.

For the purposes of sections 181.940 to 181.944, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.Employee.

Need help with an employment contract?
Have it reviewed by a lawyer, get answers to your questions and move forward with confidence.
Connect with a lawyer now

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 181.940

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

“Employee” means a person who performs services for hire for an employer from whom a leave is requested under sections 181.940 to 181.944.

Employee includes all individuals employed by the employer but does not include an independent contractor.

Subd. 3.Employer.

“Employer” means a person or entity that employs one or more employees and includes an individual, corporation, partnership, association, business, trust, nonprofit organization, group of persons, state, county, town, city, school district, or other governmental subdivision.

Subd. 4.Child.

“Child” means an individual under 18 years of age or an individual under age 20 who is still attending secondary school.