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Department of Labor Finalizes New H-2A Regulations
- May 16, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
Labor is in high demand for agriculture in the United States (“U.S.”) and the H-2A visa program is an important component...
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Federal Bills Propose Changes to the H-2A Program
- April 18, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
In 2022, agriculture and food related jobs accounted for approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. H-2A workers play...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...