Managing a farm workforce can be a heavy lift. That’s because agricultural employers need to keep up with farm labor laws and workplace regulations that seem to constantly change. That’s why we created this zero-waste resource for ag professionals and agribusinesses. Read on for the latest updates impacting farm labor management and HR compliance in your industry for Fall 2025.
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H-2A Program
Other DOL Updates
California Ag Law Developments
Other State Law Updates
| Federal Government Shutdown. The federal government shutdown, which took effect October 1 and remains in effect as of the date of publication, is disrupting the agriculture industry and creating uncertainty during a critical harvest season. In the workplace context, ag employers could face labor shortages and compliance risks due to delays in processing H-2A visas and other labor certifications. While US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will process H-2A petitions during the shutdown, the Department of Labor (DOL) has suspended all foreign labor certification activities by its Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) and disabled access to OFLC’s SeasonalJobs.dol.gov system and the Foreign Labor Application Gateway. To learn more about how the shutdown will impact employers across all industries, check out FP’s answers to your top questions. |
H-2A Program
DOL Dramatically Reshapes the H-2A Program’s Minimum Wage Policy
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