An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers

This bill establishes new tax credits and paid time off rights for agricultural workers in Massachusetts. Employers who hire non-family seasonal or year-round farm laborers can receive tax credits of up to 50% or 30% on overtime wages paid, depending on whether the work is seasonal or year-round. Additionally, the law requires these employers to provide up to 55 hours of paid time off per year, which resets annually and cannot be used for the first 45 days of employment. The bill also prohibits retaliation against workers who use their accrued time off and allows the Department of Labor Standards to create specific regulations for implementation.