H-2A Labor Wage Rule Changes
On October 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) enacted a sweeping Interim Final Rule (IFR) that fundamentally alters the financial and regulatory landscape for the H-2A temporary...
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Shopping for H-2A Representation
What to look for when shopping for H-2A or H-2B representation The first question a prospective employer often confronts when looking for H-2A or H-2B representation is whether to choose a...
What the Suspension of the Farmworker Protection Rule Means for H‑2A Employers
Late in June 2025, the Department of Labor announced a national suspension of the 2024 Farmworker Protection Rule, pausing its enforcement across all states. That rule had been intended to...
Significant Win for Agricultural Employers
A significant change is coming for the H-2A program. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has vacated the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Final Rule, a...
Department of Labor Suspends Biden Era “Farmworker Protection Rule”
What are the Consequences for Agricultural Employers? On June 20th, federal officials announced they would suspend the enforcement of the Biden Administration’s “Farmworker...