CA AB1313

Removes the exemption for agricultural employees from wage and hour requirements, including overtime wages for work exceeding a workday or workweek as defined in Labor Code.

Makes agricultural employees subject to criminal penalties for violations of existing wage and hour laws, bringing them under the same protections as other employees.

Creates a state-mandated local program but includes provision that no state reimbursement is required because the act creates new criminal penalties within existing law.

Maintains existing exceptions to wage and hour requirements for emergency work, work protecting life or property, and common carriers engaged in train movement.