Fairness for Farm Workers Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to increase labor protections for agricultural workers.
The Fairness for Farm Workers Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers. It removes exemptions for agricultural work and mandates overtime pay for farm workers. The changes include ending discrimination regarding overtime hours requirements and repealing certain exemptions. The amendments take effect at different times for employers with varying numbers of employees, starting as early as January 1, 2027.
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