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Braun: Its Vital Rural Washington Is Active In Redistricting Process
Braun: Its Vital Rural Washington Is Active In Redistricting Process
Braun: Its Vital Rural Washington Is Active In Redistricting Process
The state of Washington is in the early phases of the redistricting process, determining how state and congressional districts will be altered following the 2020 census. Washington senate minority leader John Braun said while many see redistricting as an issue for the more populated parts of the state, he said it’s important that the rural community is involved when districts are modified. He .
Washington Ag Community Warns No Action By Lawmakers Could Destroy Farm Economy
Washington Ag Community Warns No Action By Lawmakers Could Destroy Farm Economy
Washington Ag Community Warns No Action By Lawmakers Could Destroy Farm Economy
When the Washington Supreme court ruled in November that farm workers should receive time-and-a-half pay for work over 40 hours per week, it opened a bit of a Pandora’s Box. In their ruling, the High Court did not indicate if farm workers could seek retroactive pay for the previous three years, which has already triggered several lawsuits against the dairy industry. Cur ...
Farmworkers Speak Out Against 2020 Overtime Ruling
Farmworkers Speak Out Against 2020 Overtime Ruling
Farmworkers Speak Out Against 2020 Overtime Ruling
In November, the Washington Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the state’s overtime exemption violated Washington employment laws. With that ruling, Washington granted farm workers time-and-a-half pay once they work more than 40 hours in a week. How ...
Elsey: Farmers Will Want To Watch A Host Of Issues During 2021 Session
Elsey: Farmers Will Want To Watch A Host Of Issues During 2021 Session
Elsey: Farmers Will Want To Watch A Host Of Issues During 2021 Session
The farming community is encouraged to prepare now for the 2021 Washington legislative session which gets underway next month. Bre Elsey, Director of Government Relations for the Washington Farm Bureau, said there are several issues that should be of concern for the farming community; outside of the fact that the session will be conducted remotely ...
Washington Supreme Court Rules Against Ag Overtime Exemption
Washington Supreme Court Rules Against Ag Overtime Exemption
Washington Supreme Court Rules Against Ag Overtime Exemption
In a 5-4 ruling Thursday, the Washington Supreme Court said farmworkers should receive overtime pay. The decision eliminates an exemption from the state’s minimum wage law the farm community has used for decades. According to the Capital Press, one of the majority opinion judges said he would look favorably on applying the decision retroactively, allowing farmworkers to sue for back pay. Col ...