{"id":357843,"date":"2016-04-04T10:45:32","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/employment\/wages-and-benefits\/farm-workers-and-h2b-workers-rights.html"},"modified":"2025-03-14T17:02:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T22:02:00","slug":"farm-workers-and-h2b-workers-rights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/employment\/wages-and-benefits\/farm-workers-and-h2b-workers-rights.html","title":{"rendered":"Farm Labor Laws and H-2A Worker Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Farm Labor Laws and H-2A Worker Rights<\/h1>\n
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\n By Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Chris Meyers, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Farm labor laws ensure minimum wage and labor protections for agricultural workers. Understanding these laws helps protect farm workers’ rights and ensures fair treatment in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) covers agricultural workers’ rights and mandates minimum wage and labor standard protections. The Wage and Hour Division<\/a> (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) also ensures that H-2A workers are employed in compliance with H-2A labor certification requirements.<\/p>\r\n

Farm workers have rights just like other workers. Contact a local employment law attorney<\/a> if you need help understanding your rights. An attorney can help resolve disputes and ensure fair treatment.<\/p>\r\n

The H-2A program<\/a> allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the U.S. to fill temporary agricultural jobs. Read on to learn more about farm labor laws and H-2A workers’ rights.<\/p>\r\n

What Is the Difference Between H-2A and H-2B Programs?<\/h2>\r\n

Both H-2A and H-2B visa programs<\/a> are for work of a temporary or seasonal nature. But, there are key differences in the type of work they allow:<\/p>\r\n