California is a state that's known for its stringent labor laws that typically supercede those outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employers in the Golden State must pay employees time-and-a-half rates if they work longer than eight hours in a day and more than 40 hours in week. The federal government only guarantees premium pay for time and attendance in excess of the weekly limits.

However, California has not been extending these same rights to farm laborers - an issue that could soon change if a proposed bill moves forward. The measure was approved on Monday by the state Senate and will be passed along Governor Jerry Brown.

If it goes through, AB 1313 will expand the current requirements, which only grant farm laborers overtime pay for employee attendance beyond 10 hours in a day or 60 hours in a week.

"This measure provides the same protections for farm workers that other employees have long been entitled to," said Sen. Joe Simitia, as reported by The Los Angeles Times.

As this measure moves forward, employers may need to adjust their payroll processing methods to ensure they remain in compliance with state labor rights. 

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