California Raises Farm Worker Minimum Wage to $19.75/hr with COLA Adjustments

California enacted a law raising the agricultural workers' minimum wage from $16.90 to $19.75 per hour, with annual cost-of-living adjustments. The measure applies to both foreign and domestic workers, signaling a state-level policy shift that could affect labor costs and agricultural competitiveness. Uncertainty remains over implementation timelines and potential impacts on farm employment.

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