Category: Labor
H-2A advertising, recruitment process modernized by DOL changes
The Department of Labor ETA has issued a rule aimed at helping Americans find open agricultural jobs by modernizing the test for H-2A temps.
Rise in H-2A worker usage is slowing
Despite a challenging growing year, farmers and ranchers continue to demand H-2A workers in record numbers — although growth in program has slowed.
H-2A labor audit survival webinar coming from National Council of Agricultural Employers
“Tips for Surviving Wage & Hour Investigations or OFLC Desk Audits” is Tuesday, Aug. 20. It will focus users and non-users of the H-2A program
H-2A labor program ‘modernization’ focus of Department of Labor proposal
The Department of Labor (DOL) on July 15 proposed a rule to “modernize and improve” the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program.
Tips for keeping farm workers safe from heat stress
Heat stress illness is one of the most common maladies to befall outdoor workers, particularly in agricultural and farm settings.
Idaho potato industry wants more processing facilities, reliable transportation system
In a series of recent regional meeting hosted by the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, potato growers expessed need for more processing and better marketing.
US District Court rules against farmers in H-2A wage lawsuit
The AEWR is the mandatory minimum wage that farm and ranch users of the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program must pay to all agricultural workers.
Patent filed for algorithm that can calculate Electronic Logging Device (ELD) exemption
The invention is a computer algorithm that can be used by Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) AOBRD or ELD units and/or government enforcement systems
Employer group seeks ’emergency relief’ from DOL’s Adverse Effective Wage Rates
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) asked a federal court to stop the Department of Labor from implementing Adverse Effective Wage Rates.
FSMA Produce Safety Rule requires farm worker training once per year
One particular area of the Food Safety Moderization Act Produce Safety Rule where fairly detailed records are required is in the area of worker training.