Farmworker wage complaints in WA caught in state agency backlog, report finds

A recent report reveals that over half of the farmworker wage complaints received by Washington's Department of Labor and Industries last year were unresolved beyond the legal 60-day limit. This backlog is attributed to understaffing in the agency's investigative units, highlighting systemic issues that leave vulnerable workers without timely justice. This situation is particularly concerning as it underscores the urgent need for increased resources and support for labor enforcement to protect workers' rights effectively.