Agriculture can be a hazardous occupation, and adding child workers into the equation can lead to...
Department of Labor
DOL, DHS, and USDA Launch New Proposed Rules and Initiatives Affecting H-2 Programs
The H-2A program allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers when there is a shortage in...
Recent Federal and State Heat Safety Proposals
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2011 and 2021, there were 436 work-related...
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: August 23, 2022
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in...
Independent Contractors v. Employees
Various state and federal laws require agricultural employers to classify their workers to help...
Equal Employment Opportunities for Agricultural Workers
Several federal laws protect workers by ensuring equal access to job opportunities. These laws...
Rights of H-2A Workers
H-2A agricultural guest workers (“H-2A workers”) are in the United States as part of a visa...
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: April 11, 2022
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in...
Child Labor Laws
It is common practice in the agricultural community for children and teens to work on a farm or...
DOL Proposes Changes for H-2A Wage Rates
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) is trying to change the rules surrounding the wage rates of H-2A...