Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in May 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates…...more
The Supreme Court just agreed to hear a case that will decide whether the US Department of Labor (DOL) is allowed to impose financial penalties on agricultural employers for alleged violations of the H-2A temporary visa...more
On Feb. 23, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Department of Transportation issued a final rule revising federal regulations for state driver’s license agencies responsible for issuing commercial...more
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...more
A new California bill pending before state lawmakers could raise the hourly minimum wage to $19.75 for certain agricultural employees starting in 2027. While it’s too early to say whether the proposal introduced on Friday...more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on February 13, 2026, published a final rule significantly restricting eligibility for nondomiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner's permits...more
Over the past year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced its intent to make perceived discrimination against American workers a high enforcement priority. The agency asked employees to report situations where...more
The federal appeals court in the District of Columbia has placed a temporary administrative stay on implementation of a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) interim final rule that would limit issuance...more
On October 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the resumption of processing for employer requests related to prevailing wage determinations and labor certifications for both temporary and permanent...more
The Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC), has resumed processing of applications for both temporary and permanent employment programs despite the continued government shutdown....more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that it has strengthened requirements for issuance and renewal of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for non-domiciled applicants individuals. The...more
As the agricultural industry continues to rely heavily on foreign seasonal labor, compliance with the H-2A visa program has never been more essential — or more complex. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of...more
Effective Oct. 2, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) implemented a sweeping overhaul of how Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) are calculated under the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. The change replaces the...more
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that significantly revises the methodology for determining the Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for H-2A nonimmigrant workers in non-range occupations...more
The Immigration Team at Harris Beach Murtha invites you to join us for our 2025 Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Compliance Webinar Series....more
As of 12:01 a.m. October 1, the federal government shut down. This has closed multiple federal agencies, including certain functions of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Businesses and individuals should be aware of the...more
Effective October 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) is significantly narrowing eligibility for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers. This change will impact many foreign nationals, especially those who travel...more
Since 2023, H-2A employers have navigated a complex framework for determining the proper wage for their workers. But it’s time to throw all that out the window – agriculture employers can celebrate because we’re back to the...more
On August 8, 2025, Chief Judge Miranda M. Du of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada denied all motions to dismiss and held that defendants Western Range Association (WRA) and eight member ranches must...more
Rescinding the Farmworker Protection Rule, DOL Address Changes, Adverse Effect Wage Rate Updates and Temporary Suspension of Certification Fees - Summer may be synonymous with sand, picnics, grilling and camps, but that...more
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has relaunched its voluntary Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, the agency announced July 24, 2025. The PAID program is an opportunity for employers...more
Here are the top ten items you should tackle in August, based on the latest workplace law developments and upcoming critical compliance dates...more
A federal appeals court just ruled that the Department of Labor’s administrative system for imposing civil penalties on agricultural employers for H-2A violations is unconstitutional, handing businesses across all industries...more
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...more