An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers in Massachusetts
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve working conditions and ensure fair treatment for agricultural laborers in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish standards for wages, hours, and working conditions within the agricultural sector. The legislation intends to provide greater protections and address potential inequities faced by this workforce. Specifically, it focuses on establishing fairness and potentially addressing overtime pay.
Key provisions
- Establishes standards for agricultural labor.
- Aims to improve wages and working conditions.
- Potentially addresses overtime pay requirements.
- Focuses on fairness and equity for agricultural workers.
- Referral to the House Committee on Ways and Means
Who is affected
- Agricultural laborers
- Agricultural employers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to create specific regulations for agricultural labor, which may differ from existing, less defined standards.
- It builds upon previous legislative efforts (H.3107, S.2012, H.2812, S.1837) aimed at improving agricultural worker protections.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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