Updated from May 15 original post*
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) published a final rule increasing protections for H-2A employees and increasing administrative burdens for employers. New York employers must pay close attention to these new regulations that affect important issues such as: termination of workers, union organizing, and transportation. The new regulations become effective June 28, 2024.
You can read more about the final rule at USDOL Wage and Hour Division’s website: Final Rule: Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agriculture Employment in the United States. Particularly helpful is the H-2A Employer’s Guide to the Final Rule.
The Final Rule will become effective June 28, 2024, and OFLC will begin accepting applications subject to the provisions of this rule on August 29, 2024.
The meeting registration details are below. *Please note: There is an attendee maximum of 3,000 and a recording of the presentation in English and Spanish will be placed on our website at a later date.
The Department of Labor is committed to equitable access and inclusion of all people. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that people with disabilities and those who need foreign language interpretation are provided accommodations and effective communications. If you require an accommodation or language interpretation to attend this event, please email stakeholder.meeting@dol.gov by May 30, 2024.
Meeting Details: Thursday, June 6, 2024
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) | 1 hr 30 mins
Attendee registration link: https://usdolevents.webex.com/weblink/register/r44a2f5821d38e0110dc82d0bdf90e437
