Political activity reprisals prohibition clarification provision

This bill (SF 863) clarifies Minnesota's existing law protecting employees from workplace retaliation for political activities. It prohibits employers from threatening job loss, taking economic action, or using physical coercion against employees due to their political contributions, political activity, or candidacy for public office. The law specifically applies to all employees covered under Minnesota Statutes section 10A.36, with one exception: it does not apply if an employee's political viewpoint is a genuine job requirement. Violations would be classified as a gross misdemeanor. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.36, to make these protections clearer and more enforceable.