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Molinaro: NYS's New Overtime Rule Could Deliver Death Blow to Local Farmers
Washington,
February 22, 2023
Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement on New York State Department of Labor’s (NYSDOL) adoption of a new farm labor overtime rule, which lowers the overtime threshold from 60 hours to 40 hours: “This is a sad day for agriculture in New York State. Local farmers are already feeling the squeeze with record-high fertilizer prices, skyrocketing fuel costs, and severe workforce shortages. For some farmers, Albany’s new rule will make things even tighter. For others – this is a death blow. “Earlier this year, I took action to introduce a bill that prevents Albany’s overtime rule from taking effect. Getting this bill signed into law is urgent. Farmers in Upstate New York desperately need relief – not more economic burdens." |