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Legislators Hear About Workplace Abuse

An Oregon House committee heard testimony on a bill to crack down on employers who deny their workers lunch and rest breaks, as required by Oregon Labor Law.  An Oregon Farm Workers Union representative told lawmakers he's seen workers  require medical attention after being denied breaks to eat.  House Bill 3307 would mandate that employers pay workers time and a half for each day they violate state labor law. 

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