DOL Final Rule on Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for Non-Range H-2As

DOL final rule revising the methodology for determining the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A workers in non-range agricultural occupations. The final rule is effective 12/21/20. (85 FR 70445, 11/5/20)

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

20 CFR Part 655

[DOL Docket No. ETA–2019–0007]

RIN 1205–AB89

Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H–2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor.

ACTION: Final rule.

Related Resources

• OFLC Announces Updates to Implementation of the H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for Non-Range Occupations Final Rule
• DOL Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule to Update Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology to Protect American Workers and Help American Farmers – November 2, 2020
• DOL Implementation FAQs: Final Rule, Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States
• OFLC Creates New Webpage Consolidating Adverse Effect Wage Rate Information for the H-2A Visa Program
• AILA Comments on Proposed Revisions to H-2A Regulations