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Ag Labor Review: More heavy lifting needed
Earlier this year, a federal district court in Georgia found that the Department of Labor’s (DOL) “Worker Protection” rule was unlawful. NCAE had raised these claims, and others, that the court found objectionable when it... more »
DOL increases AEWR rates
New Adverse Effect Wage rates have been released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The rates cover the employment of temporary H-2A agricultural workers by state. The increased rates go into effect Dec. 30.... more »
Farm Bureau upset with congressional lack of action
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is upset about lack of congressional action to help farmers. In a Dec. 14 news releases, the Washington, D.C.-based AFBF expressed disappointment that Congress appears to be turning “a... more »
Farm Bureau applauds court-ordered pause in federal filing requirements
A federal court’s halting of a federal business filing requirement that could have jeopardized growers through fines and imprisonment is being applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). A federal court in the Eastern... more »
Mississippi court enjoins H-2A worker protection rule nationwide
An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow since its challenged implementation in April. A preliminary injunction... more »
Ruling extends injunction against H-2A worker protections
A federal judge in Kentucky has extended an injunction against a U.S. Department of Labor rule providing protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves’ ruling extends the... more »
USApple plaintiff in federal case granting nationwide labor rules enforcement stay
As one of the plaintiffs in a federal court case that granted a nationwide stay of enforcement of labor rules, the U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is commenting on the ruling. On Nov. 25, a federal... more »
Trump nominates policy aide for Secretary of Agriculture
A former White House aide lawyer with agriculture ties under President-elect Donald Trump has been tapped to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Brooke Rollin was domestic policy chief during Trump’s first term, and worked... more »
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