Changes that impact H2A labor programs in the U.S. are now in effect. The method used to calculate the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is now calculated differently. National Council of Farmer Co-ops Vice President of Communications Justin Darisse says this new model will cost producers utilizing the program a lot more than it had previously. “It becomes something that’s just economically unsustainable,” says Darisse. He expects action to be taken to change the ruling. This rule would not impact employers currently enrolled in the H2A program until next year, but those entering the program will be under the new rule as of March 30, 2023.
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