Outdoor Guiding Wage Exemption Bill
Official: Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act
This bill changes wage rules for some outdoor recreation workers, allowing them to be paid less than the minimum wage if they work for seasonal businesses. It helps these businesses manage costs during their shorter operating seasons.
1. This bill allows certain outdoor guiding employees to be exempt from minimum wage laws. 2. It applies to businesses that operate for less than seven months a year. 3. Businesses must have low average receipts to qualify for this exemption. 4. The bill changes how wages and overtime are calculated for these employees. 5. It aims to support seasonal outdoor recreation businesses and their workers.
Seasonal outdoor guides and employees at recreational outfitters.