SB 26-81
signedIncrease Agricultural Employee Overtime Protections
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedSenate Bill 26-81 increases overtime protections for agricultural workers in Colorado by ensuring they receive extra pay for working more than 40 hours a week, over 12 hours in one day, or working 12 consecutive hours without a break. This bill benefits farmworkers who often face long and demanding work schedules. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now enforceable and will provide better compensation and protections for agricultural employees.
Official Summary
The bill increases overtime protections for agricultural employees by requiring that agricultural employees be paid at an overtime rate for any work performed in excess of:40 hours per workweek;12 hours per workday; or12 consecutive hours.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Details
- Chamber
- Senate
- First action
- 2026-03-19
- Latest action
- 2026-02-06
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
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