NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 4, 2026Hillsborough
Federal court rules against Department of Labor wage reduction for H-2A agricultural workers
A federal court has declared illegal a Department of Labor policy that allowed for the reduction of wages for agricultural workers entering the U.S. on H-2A visas. This ruling may lead to salary adjustments for these workers to restore previous pay standards.
Read the full story at Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)Why It Matters
The ruling directly impacts the compensation levels for foreign agricultural workers employed under the program by invalidating a federal rule that had previously permitted lower pay.
Key Facts
- A federal court ruled that the Department of Labor's policy to reduce wages for H-2A visa workers is illegal.
- The ruling is expected to lead to salary adjustments for affected agricultural workers.
- The H-2A visa program facilitates the entry of foreign workers for temporary agricultural labor in the United States.
Who's Mentioned
organizationDepartment of Labor“Federal agency responsible for setting H-2A wage rates and implementing the cour”personDonald Trump“Former president whose administration implemented the rule now deemed illegal.”organizationUnited Farm Workers (UFW)“Labor organization advocating for agricultural workers and reporting on the cour”personErica Lomeli“Representative of the UFW.”otherH-2A“The visa program for temporary agricultural workers.”personJavier Zamora“Owner of JSM Organics, representing the perspective of agricultural employers.”