Following the Washington Supreme Court’s July 16 ruling on Demetrio v. Sakuma, growers in the state are required to pay for rest breaks to piece rate workers immediately. Below are tips and recommendations on how to work with the changes from the Washington Farm Labor Association (WAFLA) and the law firm of Stokes Lawrence employment group.   From Stokes Lawrence: Starting today, employers should implement the following wage practices: 1.  Schedule rest breaks and ensure that employees take them. It is the employer’s obligation to make sure that rest breaks are taken. You should schedule your rest break times and enforce them. Make […]