The US Labor Department finalized new protections for H-2A farmworkers, addressing working conditions, firing restrictions, transparency, seat belts, and passport confiscation.
The US Labor Department finalized new protections for H-2A farmworkers, including the right to participate in advocacy efforts over working conditions, restrictions on firing workers for cause, and improved transparency in foreign worker recruitment. The rule also requires seat belts for vehicles transporting workers and prohibits confiscating workers' passports. It aims to prevent exploitation and abuse of agricultural workers.
April 26, 2024
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