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Overtime Rules for Farm Workers
Recent Bills/Overtime Rules for Farm Workers

Overtime Rules for Farm Workers

IntroducedJanuary 7, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Why This Matters

This bill allows states to set a maximum workweek of 60 hours for agricultural workers, overriding any state laws that limit it further. It aims to support local farms by simplifying labor regulations.

If you work on a farm, your maximum workweek could be set at 60 hours instead of a lower limit.
Who this affects
Agricultural workers · Farmers
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill changes overtime rules for agricultural workers.
  2. 2It allows states to set a maximum workweek of 60 hours for these employees.
  3. 3The bill overrides any state laws that set a lower maximum workweek.
  4. 4It aims to simplify labor regulations for farmers and agricultural businesses.
  5. 5This legislation is part of efforts to support local farming operations.
Read the detailed summary

Protect Local Farms Act This bill provides that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) preempts any state law that establishes a maximum workweek (i. e., the maximum number of hours an employee is permitted to work without receiving overtime pay) of less than 60 hours for agricultural employees. Under the FLSA, agricultural employees are generally exempt from federal overtime requirements. However, federal overtime requirements currently do not preempt state laws that provide greater protections to employees.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 7, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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The President

Joe Biden
46th President
Awaiting Vote
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