
The NALC Quarterly Newsletter: 2Q24
- July 11, 2024
- Ramie Parsons
The National Agricultural Law Center compiles and publishes a quarterly newsletter highlighting recent and upcoming events and resources. The newsletter...

Department of Labor Finalizes New H-2A Regulations
- May 16, 2024
- Elizabeth
Labor is in high demand for agriculture in the United States (“U.S.”) and the H-2A visa program is an important component...

Federal Bills Propose Changes to the H-2A Program
- April 18, 2024
- Elizabeth
In 2022, agriculture and food related jobs accounted for approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. H-2A workers play...

DOL, DHS, and USDA Launch New Proposed Rules and Initiatives Affecting H-2 Programs
- October 5, 2023
- Elizabeth
The H-2A program allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers when there is a shortage in domestic labor. According to Philp...

DOL Proposes Changes for H-2A Wage Rates
- December 16, 2021
- Elizabeth
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) is trying to change the rules surrounding the wage rates of H-2A temporary foreign workers (“H-2A...

Ag and Food Law Daily Update: December 7, 2021
- December 7, 2021
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. Judicial: H-2A...

Department of Homeland Security Makes Changes to Immigration Enforcement
- December 2, 2021
- Elizabeth
The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) was created in 2002 and is responsible for, among other things, border security, administration, and...