Managing a farm workforce can be a heavy lift. Agricultural employers must keep up with farm labor laws and workplace regulations that seem to constantly change, so 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.

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H-2A Program

DOL Suspends Enforcement of “Farmworker Protection” Rule + Plans to Rescind It

• Snapshot: The DOL announced on June 20 that, effective immediately, it would no longer be enforcing the Biden-era final rule, which aimed to boost union organizing among workers in the H-2A temporary agricultural visa program but ultimately was restricted by a confusing patchwork of court orders. Then, on July 1, the agency announced a proposal that, if finalized, would officially rescind the farmworker protection rule.
• Takeaway: These developments are a major win for agricultural employers and could reduce your labor organizing exposure. But unless and until the DOL officially rescinds the rule, litigation risks remain.
• Further Reading: DOL Suspends Enforcement of Embattled "Farmworker Protection" Rule: What Does it Mean For Agricultural Employers? + Wave of Deregulation Hits DOL: What Employers Need to Know About the 60+ Rules on the Chopping Block

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