The Fairness for Farm Workers Act amends federal labor law to extend overtime protections to agricultural workers, a group that has historically been exempt from many labor standards. Starting January 1, 2027, farm workers would be entitled to overtime pay at one-and-a-half times their regular rate when working more than a set number of hours per week, with the threshold gradually decreasing from 55 hours to 40 hours by 2030. Small employers with 25 or fewer workers receive a delayed timeline, beginning their compliance in 2030 and reaching the 40-hour threshold by 2033. The bill also removes various existing exemptions from minimum wage and other labor protections for agricultural employees, though it maintains exemptions only for family members working on family farms. The legislation takes effect on different dates for larger and smaller employers, giving smaller operations additional time to adjust their practices.
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