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This bill modifies the definition of "employed in an agricultural occupation" under California's Phase-In Overtime for Agricultural Workers Act of 2016 by creating a specific exemption for sheepherders and goat herders. Specifically, the bill carves out an exception for sheepherders and goat herders as defined in Order No. 14-2001 of the Industrial Welfare Commission, meaning they would be treated differently from other agricultural workers with respect to overtime regulations. The bill also removes a previously included legislative intent statement about considering potential cost burdens to Californians in achieving climate goals. While the bill appears primarily focused on agricultural worker definitions, it was originally part of a broader discussion about greenhouse gas emissions and climate policy. The change to the definition could potentially impact how overtime rules are applied to sheepherders and goat herders, potentially providing them with different compensation standards compared to other agricultural workers.

Labor and Employment

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