Department of Labor
Farm, horticulture industry organizations file lawsuit against U.S. DOL for H-2A rule
The lawsuit argues the DOL’s recently finalized H-2A rule illegally gives temporary agriculture workers collective bargaining rights and restricts the First Amendment rights of farmers who employ H-2A workers.
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OSHA begins process of creating standard to protect workers from hazardous heat
OSHA responds to record-breaking heat in the U.S. in 2021 that endangered millions of workers exposed to heat illness and injury in both indoor and outdoor work environments.
U.S. economy adds 2.5 million jobs in May
Per the latest jobs report, the unemployment rate dropped by 1.4%.
5 things to know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
In a webinar held on March 25, AmericanHort experts detailed the recently passed federal legislation.
U.S. Department of Labor expands overtime pay
The salary threshold for overtime pay has been increased from $23,700 to $35,500.
Times are rapidly changing
Are your policies and procedures up to date?
5 things learned from Sonny Perdue at United Fresh 2018
The USDA secretary gave the opening keynote presentation at the industry event on July 26 in Chicago.
H-2B visa cap reached
USCIS says it will reject any applications received after March 13.
