Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
Today in the Federal Register, DOL published a final rule to strengthen H-2A farmworker protections, promote worker self-advocacy and employer accountability, and enhance workplace safety.
Livestock farmers are pushing for the Senate to pass an immigration bill that will modernize the agricultural visa system. The agricultural industry is hoping the Senate will vote on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA) between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Livestock farmers argue the current system does not address their need for year-round workers who have experience with …
Counter labor shortages. Farmers in the U.S. are pushing towards immigration reform because it will ease counter labor shortages and lower food prices. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act already passed by the House and currently in the Senate would provide farmers with reliable employees by making a path to citizenship for undocumented agricultural workers and reforming seasonal …
Hiring of agricultural workers for temporary employment have been an on going issue in immigration where abuse in regulations observed. DOL issued an advance copy of the final rule amending its regulations on the temporary agricultural employment of H-2A aliens in the U.S. A full article regarding hiring procedures will be published in the Federal …