Overtime Pay for Agricultural Workers: Policy to Practice

Working Well webinar series

When
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
12 to 1 p.m. PST
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Farmers working in field.

Starting January 1, 2023, Oregon employers were required to pay overtime to agricultural workers after they worked 55 hours in one workweek. As of January 1, 2025, agricultural workers are eligible for overtime pay after 48 hours in a workweek. How is agricultural worker defined? What defines a work week? What are the implications of this new law for workers and employers? In the 2 years since its gradual implementation with full implementation in 2027, what do we know about how this law is working? Has the gradual implementation of the law aided employers in developing policies and practices that soften the potential economic impacts of this law? Some say it could result in agriculture workers makes less money. How has this innovation in worker focused legislation supported the health, safety, wellbeing of those who work in this industry?

Meet our presenters

Ira Cuello-Martinez, Policy Advocacy Director, PCUN

Jessica Sandrock, Training and Development Specialist, Agricultural Compliance and Education, BOLI

Krista Brockwood, Staff Scientist, Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University

Leslie Hammer, Associate Director of Applied Research, Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon Health & Science University