Allowing agricultural employees to voluntarily waive overtime requirements for up to 15 workweeks in a calendar year.

HB 2052 allows Washington agricultural employees to voluntarily waive overtime pay for up to 15 workweeks per calendar year during peak harvest seasons. This directly affects farmworkers who choose to work more hours without receiving the standard 1.5x overtime rate, potentially increasing their earnings during busy periods. The bill amends state law to add this voluntary waiver option for agricultural employees, replacing previous seasonal overtime caps that limited hours during harvest. It does not change the standard overtime rate but provides a temporary, worker-initiated exception to overtime requirements.