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Agency Judges’ Power at Risk Again: Family Farm Fights Back After DOL Demands $500K for Alleged H-2A Program Violations

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A federal appeals court will soon decide whether the Department of Labor (DOL) may impose financial penalties on employers for alleged violations of the H-2A temporary visa program. While a lower court rejected a family-owned...more

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DOL Finalizes Farmworker Protection Rule: 8 Key Takeaways for H-2A Agricultural Employers

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The U.S. Department of Labor just released a final rule that will expand employment protections for farmworkers in the H-2A visa program and enhance the agency’s capabilities to monitor and enforce program compliance. The DOL...more

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Not shockingly, the White House’s recent insistence on keeping tariffs in place on China (to ensure deal compliance) is proving to be a major stumbling block in negotiations on a grand trade deal between the US and China....more

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DOJ Filing Lawsuits Against U.S. Companies Allegedly Discriminating Against Americans

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Sept. 28, 2017, that the newly formed Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) of the Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against an agricultural producer headquartered...more

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