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WA HB1597
Bill
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Dent
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AI Summary
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Agricultural employers may designate any 12 weeks per calendar year as "special circumstance weeks" during which employees can work up to 50 hours before overtime pay is required, rather than the standard 40-hour threshold
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Employers must provide employees with a good-faith estimate of the selected 12 weeks at least 30 days before the first special circumstance week, with written confirmation no later than 7 days before
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Employers may change designated weeks with at least one week's written notice if changes are based on unforeseeable circumstances
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Employers must maintain records of which special circumstance weeks were utilized, in addition to existing recordkeeping requirements under RCW 49.30.020
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Declared an emergency measure taking effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizing agricultural employers to select 12 weeks a year to employ workers for up to 50 hours a week before overtime applies.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026