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...
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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...
New U.S. Refugee Pathway Offers Potential Options for South African Workers
A recent policy shift from the U.S. federal government potentially opens a new immigration pathway for some South African nationals. While still limited in scope, this development may be of...
Increased H-2A Wage Rates Could Strain Employers and Raise Food Costs
The H-2A program is a temporary agricultural worker program that allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers for seasonal agricultural work in the United States. The H-2A program...
Final Rule: Changes to H-2A Agricultural Employment Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor (“Department” or “DOL”) published its final rule on October 12, 2022: “Temporary Agricultural Employment of H-2A Non immigrants in the United...