An act relating to fair labor standards and housing standards for agricultural workers
Rep. Mihaly of Calais moved that the Committee on General and Housing be relieved of the bill and that the same be committed to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry, which was agreed to
Summary
The bill removes the exemption that lets agricultural workers be paid below Vermont's minimum wage and extends overtime pay to those who work more than 60 hours a week. It also creates a new inspection and reporting system to ensure farm employee housing meets basic health and safety standards. The goal is to improve both pay and living conditions for farm workers in the state.
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