Washington Chapter 296-131 WAC Agriculture Employment Standard is a set of regulations that govern the employment of agricultural workers in the state of Washington. It contains rules and standards related to wages, hours, overtime, safety, benefits, and other working conditions. The regulations also address the rights and responsibilities of both the employer and employee. The Washington Chapter 296-131 WAC Agriculture Employment Standard includes the following types of regulations: • Minimum Wage: This regulation requires employers to pay agricultural workers at least the state minimum wage rate for all hours worked. • Hours of Work: This regulation sets the maximum number of hours an agricultural worker can work in a day or week, as well as the number of hours between shifts. • Overtime: This regulation requires employers to pay overtime wages to agricultural workers who work more than forty hours in a week. • Safety: This regulation requires employers to provide a safe working environment for agricultural workers, as well as to ensure that all equipment and machinery used in the workplace is properly maintained. • Benefits: This regulation requires employers to provide certain benefits to agricultural workers, such as medical insurance, paid holidays, and sick leave. • Other Working Conditions: This regulation sets out other working conditions, such as the provision of meals, rest periods, and availability of restrooms.