An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, S.2012, aims to improve working conditions and ensure fair treatment for agricultural laborers in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish standards related to compensation, working hours, and potentially other aspects of employment within the agricultural sector. The bill is currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Revenue and has been referred to hearings. Similar legislation has been proposed and considered in the past.
Key provisions
- Establish standards for agricultural laborers' compensation.
- Address working hours and overtime pay regulations.
- Potentially include provisions related to workplace safety.
- May establish a process for resolving labor disputes.
- Could mandate specific protections for vulnerable workers.
Who is affected
- Agricultural laborers
- Farmworkers
- Massachusetts agricultural employers
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to codify and strengthen protections for agricultural workers, which may currently rely on existing regulations or case law.
- It could establish a more formal framework for labor standards in the agricultural industry.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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