Final Rule: Modifications to the Regulation of Temporary Agricultural Employment of H-2A Non Immigrants
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 States”, effective on November 14, 2022.
This final rule amends the standards and policies by which the DOL grants certification of agricultural labor or services to be performed by H-2A workers on a seasonal or temporary basis, and enforcement of the contractual obligations applicable to employers of H-2A workers.
What changes does the Final Rule bring for employers and H2A workers?
The main provisions […]