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HB2545 • 2025

Prohibits employers from terminating an agricultural worker unless the termination is for cause.

Prohibits employers from terminating an agricultural worker unless the termination is for cause.

Labor
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Valderrama
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act would prohibit employers from firing farmworkers without cause. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6).
Prohibits employers from terminating an agricultural worker unless the termination is for cause. Sets forth the conditions that must be satisfied in order to determine the existence of cause. Provides remedies for agricultural workers alleging a retaliation or a violation of the for cause standard.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to labor standards for agricultural workers; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In House Committee