farm labor laws

Ensuring accurate pay for farmworkers requires more than just cutting a check, it requires a deep understanding of labor laws, field tracking, and compliance with federal and state programs like H-2A and MSPA.  To help owners and managers navigate this sometimes difficult process, WAFLA will hold a Webinar Thursday walking participants through paying farmworkers in the PNW, from field tallies and

The House Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment to the fiscal 2018 Homeland Security Spending Bill that would help dairy producers and other farmers that need year round labor.  The amendment would expand the types of businesses that can apply for the H-2-A visa program for temporary or seasonal workers.  ...

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has released a revised policy on rest periods for farm workers.   The policy defines a rest period, when they must be scheduled, how they must be paid and much more.   The policies also offers examples for employers to understand how the rest periods are expected to be implemented.   ...