U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Independent Contractor Rule
- February 8, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
Classifying workers as “employees” or “independent contractors” is an important task for agricultural employers because of the legal obligations and protections...
Challenges to the 2023 U.S. Department of Labor H-2A AEWR Methodology Rule
- January 25, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
The H-2A program, which allows employers to employ foreign nationals to fill temporary U.S. agricultural jobs, plays an essential role in...
Recent Federal and State Legislation to Amend Child Labor Laws
- December 14, 2023
- Samantha Capaldo
Agriculture can be a hazardous occupation, and adding child workers into the equation can lead to even more dangerous situations. During...
The Feed: Volume 1, Issue 19
- October 12, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...
DOL, DHS, and USDA Launch New Proposed Rules and Initiatives Affecting H-2 Programs
- October 5, 2023
- Samantha Capaldo
The H-2A program allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers when there is a shortage in domestic labor. According to Philp...
The Feed: Volume 1, Issue 18
- September 28, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...
Recent Federal and State Heat Safety Proposals
- September 21, 2023
- Samantha Capaldo
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2011 and 2021, there were 436 work-related deaths attributed to environmental heat exposure....
The Feed: Volume 1, Issue 17
- September 14, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...
The Feed: Volume 1, Issue 16
- August 23, 2023
- Drew Viguet
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...
The Feed: Volume 1, Issue 15
- August 9, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: August 26, 2022
- August 26, 2022
- Micah Brown
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ...
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: August 23, 2022
- August 23, 2022
- Micah Brown
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ...
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: August 22, 2022
- August 22, 2022
- Micah Brown
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ...
Independent Contractors v. Employees
- August 11, 2022
- Elizabeth
Various state and federal laws require agricultural employers to classify their workers to help determine the legal responsibilities that the employer...
Workers’ Compensation for Agricultural Workers
- July 28, 2022
- Elizabeth
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries to work in....
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: July 19, 2022
- July 19, 2022
- Micah Brown
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ...
Collective Bargaining Rights for Farmworkers
- July 14, 2022
- Elizabeth
When the federal National Labor Relations Act was passed, it guaranteed collective bargaining power to all workers in the United States....
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: July 11, 2022
- July 11, 2022
- Micah Brown
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ...
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: June 8, 2022
- June 8, 2022
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ...
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: June 1, 2022
- June 1, 2022
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ...