Understanding the H-2A Program for Ohio Farms

Powerpoint Slides

• H-2A Application 101 | Jeff Lewis
• Labor Standards in H-2A | DOL

Recorded webinar

Additional Resources

• Regulatory/Enforcement Updates

  • https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/fab/fab2025-2.pdf
  • https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/02/2025-12315/recission-of-final-rule-improving-protections-for-workers-in-temporary-agricultural-employment-in
  • https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-11848/rescission-of-coordinated-enforcement-regulations

• Important Links

  • Agricultural Employment | U.S. Department of Labor
  • H-2A: Temporary Agricultural Employment of Foreign Workers | U.S. Department of Labor
  • eCFR :: 20 CFR Part 655 Subpart B -- Labor Certification Process for Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States (H-2A Workers)
  • WHD Fact Sheets | U.S. Department of Labor
  • Key Protections H-2A (Spanish)
  • Transportation Safety Checklist | U.S. Department of Labor
  • Housing Safety and Health Checklist for the ETA Standards | U.S. Department of Labor (housing constructed prior to April 3, 1980)
  • Housing Safety and Health Checklist for the OSHA Standards | U.S. Department of Labor (housing constructed on or after April 3, 1980)

• OSU Compilation of Resources 

  • H-2A Resources