The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) authorizes the lawful admission of temporary, nonimmigrant workers (H-2A workers) to perform agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature. The H-2A program allows employers to address temporary labor needs by employing foreign agricultural workers when there are not sufficient workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available, and when doing so will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers similarly employing in the United States.
The Federal Employee Rights Under the H-2A Program Poster outlines H-2A workers’ rights regarding disclosure, wages, transportation, housing, and other provisions. The poster also provides the U.S. Wage and Hour Division contact information for individuals needing to file a complaint or to request more information about the program.
Who must post?
Agricultural employers hiring temporary agricultural workers under H-2A visas. Covered employers are also required to provide no later than the time at which an H-2A worker applies for a visa and no later than on the first day of work for workers in corresponding employment, the employer must provide each worker a copy of the work contract (in a language understood by the worker) which describes the terms and conditions of employment.