Congresswoman Grijalva Introduces "Fairness for Farm Workers Act" to Expand Federal Labor Protections

Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva has introduced the "Fairness for Farm Workers Act," legislation aimed at strengthening federal labor protections for agricultural workers. The bill seeks to expand overtime protections and narrow existing exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), addressing a historical exclusion of farm workers from full overtime benefits.