Hormel workers allege company violated state's new sick and safe time law originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Workers at the Austin -based plant of Hormel Foods have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company, alleging it has violated the state's new earned sick and safe time (ESST) law.

Workers are suing Minnesota-based Hormel Foods, alleging the food giant does not allow employees to take paid time off if they get sick.

Hormel workers in Austin file a class-action lawsuit alleging the company violated Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time laws.