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By Oregon Farm Bureau [6]
California and Washington are the only states that have mandated a 40-hour workweek threshold for agriculture. 48 other states allow for more flexibility to accommodate the unique, seasonal needs of agriculture and times of peak harvest.
An Oregon solution must preserve farmworkers’ jobs, recognize Oregon’s family farm economy, and treat both farmworkers and farmers fairly!
Learn more about the ag overtime issue here [7]