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DOL Finalized New Rule to Bolster Protections for Temporary Farmworkers

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April 29, 2024

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DOL finalized its new rule that would bolster protections for temporary farmworkers. The rule granted farmworkers greater protections to advocate for safer working conditions, make wages more predictable, improve access to safer transportation, and enhance enforcement against employers that violate the H-2A program. The rule went into effect on June 28, 2024.