Bill > SB5476

This bill allows agricultural employers to select 12 weeks in a calendar year as "special circumstance weeks" for labor demand. During these 12 weeks, the agricultural employer may employ agricultural employees for up to 50 hours before the requirement to pay overtime under state law applies. The bill also requires the agricultural employer to provide advance notice to employees of the selected special circumstance weeks and allow for changes to those weeks under certain conditions. The bill aims to provide agricultural employers some flexibility to address the seasonal and unpredictable nature of agricultural work, while ensuring worker protections and security.