Published 2 years ago

NY board recommends DOL chief accept 40-hour overtime for farm workers

Summary by Ground News

The New York Farm Laborers Wage Board met virtually Tuesday afternoon to provide its final report to the Department of Labor Commissioner. In a 2-1 vote, the board formally submitted its recommendation to reduce the overtime threshold from 60 to 40 hours per week. Many farmers and advocates of the agriculture industry are also in total opposition to the change, including Dale Hemminger, owner of Hemdale Farms & Greenhouses.

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Times Union

State wage board recommends 40-hour work week for farm laborers

ALBANY — Low pay over long hours leading to a harsh physical toll alongside potential...

2 years ago·Albany, United States

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Spectrum Local News

NY board recommends DOL chief accept 40-hour overtime for farm workers

The threshold will be lowered to 56 hours Jan. 1, 2024.

2 years ago·United States

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WTEN

Board approves report lowering farm overtime threshold

The Farm Laborers Wage Board is advancing its report to lower the overtime threshold for farm workers after a virtual meeting Tuesday.

2 years ago·Albany, United States

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Olean Times Herald

Wage panel recommends 40-hour threshold for OT for farm workers

New York state's Farm Laborers Wage Board on Tuesday approved its final recommendation to roll back the current 60-hour-per-week overtime threshold for farm workers to 40 hours.

2 years ago·Olean, United States

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