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A recent OPB article highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Oregon’s farmworker overtime law, which went into effect in 2023. Some farmworkers say the law hasn't delivered the benefits they hoped for—such as higher take-home pay—while many producers report significant financial strain as they try to adapt. The story features voices from both workers and farm owners, underscoring the complex economic and practical realities involved. For producers, the article emphasizes the challenge of maintaining operations under rising labor costs and the limited flexibility for seasonal work demands.
📖 Read the full article from OPB (Oct. 10, 2025):
These farmworkers say Oregon’s overtime law isn’t working. Farmers say they can’t afford it.