The Final Phase of California Agricultural Worker Overtime Phase-in Effective January 1, 2025

On January 1, 2025 all agricultural workers will be able to receive overtime pay according to the 8-hour day/40-hour workweek standard similar to other industries.  With the final year of the phase in, all employers must now ensure they are calculating overtime at 8 hours/day and 40 hours/week for work performed in 2025. Additionally, all agricultural employers must pay double the regular rate of pay after 12 hours in a workday.