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MA S1205

Establishing fairness for agricultural workers


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish fairness for agricultural workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish fairness for agricultural workers in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. Requiring at least 24 consecutive hours of rest per calendar week for seasonal agricultural and farm workers, with an exception for voluntary work on the day of rest at 1.5 times the regular pay rate. 2. Limiting the work week for seasonal agricultural and farm workers to 55 hours, with overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked in excess of 55 hours. 3. Removing the exemption for agricultural and farm work from the state's overtime pay requirements. 4. Defining "seasonal" agricultural and farm work as labor performed during a period of up to 235 continuous days that includes June, July, and August, or a period of up to 100 continuous days beginning between August 1 and September 1.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2881 (on 05/16/2022)

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