Devon Wells

OFB: Overtime Changes Would Be Detrimental To Oregon’s Farming Community
OFB: Overtime Changes Would Be Detrimental To Oregon’s Farming Community
OFB: Overtime Changes Would Be Detrimental To Oregon’s Farming Community
During the upcoming session, lawmakers in Salem will look at altering overtime exemptions for agricultural workers. If approved, it would require overtime pay for all farm workers once they’ve crossed 40 hours in a week. The farming community is expressing fear of what this could do to the ag economy and the state’s overall economy. Devon Wel ...
OFB: New Oregon OSHA Rule Will Put A Strain On Farmers Statewide
OFB: New Oregon OSHA Rule Will Put A Strain On Farmers Statewide
OFB: New Oregon OSHA Rule Will Put A Strain On Farmers Statewide
Starting May 11th, farmers in Oregon have new guidelines they need to follow when it comes to housing and sanitation for farm workers. Saying it’s trying to keep farm workers safe and slow the spread of coronavirus, OSHA will soon prohibit the use of bunk beds in worker housing, unless those workers are family. ...