The Department of Labor Announces Additional Guidance for the H-2A Program in Washington State for Non-Range Occupations; Compliance with District Court Order
Consistent with the modified order in the case Familias Unidas Por La Justicia, the Department is providing this notice that all relevant employers employing workers in a specific crop or agricultural activity must offer and pay the applicable active prevailing piece rate wage for work performed in...
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