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WA HB1523

WA HB1523
Authorizing agricultural employers to select 12 weeks a year to employ workers for up to 50 hours a week before overtime applies.


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Introduced
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to authorizing an agricultural employer to select 2 any 12 weeks in a calendar year as special circumstance weeks for 3 labor demand, during which in each of the selected 12 weeks, the 4 agricultural employer may employ agricultural employees for up to 50 5 hours before the requirement to pay overtime applies under RCW 6 49.46.130; amending RCW 49.46.130; creating a new section; and 7 declaring an emergency. 8

AI Summary

This bill authorizes agricultural employers to select any 12 weeks in a calendar year as "special circumstance weeks" for labor demand, during which they can employ agricultural employees for up to 50 hours before the requirement to pay overtime under the state's overtime law applies. The bill provides details on the required disclosures to employees about the selected special circumstance weeks, and includes provisions to limit liability for overtime claims related to the historical exclusion of agricultural workers from overtime requirements. The bill also includes an emergency clause, making it effective immediately upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)

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