The Fair Wages for Farmworkers Act changes how wages are calculated for H-2A farmworkers, ensuring they receive fair pay based on local wage data. This helps protect these workers from being underpaid compared to local workers.
1. This bill requires the Secretary of Labor to use state wage data for farmworker pay rates. 2. It establishes a method to calculate the minimum wage for H-2A workers based on local wages. 3. The bill allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to process H-2A worker petitions faster. 4. It aims to ensure fair wages for nonimmigrant farmworkers in the U.S. 5. The bill updates how wage rates are determined to protect workers from unfair pay.
This bill affects nonimmigrant farmworkers and employers in the agricultural industry.