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Committee approves study of agricultural labor standards, members press for focus on overtime impacts
Summary
House Bill 2548 directs funds for studies of labor standards in Oregon's agricultural sector, including wages, piece rates, schedules and health and safety; lawmakers asked that the research examine the wage effects of agricultural overtime laws implemented recently.
The committee on June 20 recommended reporting out House Bill 2548, which appropriates $666,791 general fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to contract with Portland State University's Center for Public Service to study labor standards in Oregon's agricultural industry and requires the Legislative Policy and Research Office to undertake a parallel study.
Scope and concerns: The bill asks researchers to examine health and safety risks,…
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