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Revisiting Paying Wages as Salary on the Farm and Ranch

Overtime pay rules are often changing, making it worth taking a second look at why some farms pay wages as salary. Episode 70.

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Find a specific spot in this episode:

0:00 – Open Farm Employment Law Week Announcement

1:48 – Overtime Rules and State Requirements

3:30 – Webinar and Podcast Introduction

5:48 – Benefits and Legalities of Paying Salary

9:00 – Example of Overtime Obligations

12:18 – Executive Exemption and Legal Requirements

14:26 – Challenges and Solutions for Farm Businesses

18:27 – Historical Context and Equity Considerations

22:17 – Conclusion and Next Steps

 

In honor of Open Farm Employment Law Week beginning on Monday September 18th, we are re-releasing our podcast episode on Why Some Farms Pay Wages as Salary.

Why the return? Because overtime pay rules continue to evolve across the country, and farmers and ranchers need to be aware. For example, Oregon’s overtime rule changed this year in 2023, requiring overtime pay for farm workers. If you are required to pay overtime to workers on your farm or ranch, salary may be an option you want to explore. Tune in to learn more about overtime and salary, and be sure to check out the resources below learn the employment laws for your state. If you aren’t a Farm Commons member — don’t worry, these resources are freely available during Open Farm Employment Law Week so be sure to check them all out!

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