The threshold for when farm workers will qualify for overtime pay is now lower.

The overtime threshold for those employees will be lowered from 60 to 56 hours a week.

It will be reduced by four hours a year until 2032, when it will reach 40 hours a week.

“Introducing a phased transition allows farmers the necessary time for adjustments while protecting the farm workers who are a huge part of putting food on New Yorkers tables. These regulations reinforce New York State’s ongoing dedication to its workers,” said State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon in a statement.

NewsChannel 13 has been following this story for several years.

Labor officials signed off on the change in 2022, after a two-year process.

The New York State Department of Labor gave final approval back in February.