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H.R. 10273

Fairness for Farm Workers Act

📅 Sep 03, 2026
Summary:
• The "Fairness for Farm Workers Act" amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to extend overtime pay protections to agricultural workers, phasing in a 40-hour overtime threshold between 2027 and 2030 (or 2030–2033 for employers with 25 or fewer employees)
• The bill removes several existing exemptions that excluded agricultural workers from certain labor law protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Smaller employers (25 or fewer employees) receive delayed implementation timelines of approximately three additional years compared to larger employers

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