Libertarian Group Backs Farm In DOL In-House Court Fight
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A libertarian group is urging the US Supreme Court to rule against the Labor Department's authority to impose penalties on farm employers. The dispute is related to the H-2A guest worker program.
Libertarian Group Backs Farm In DOL In-House Court Fight
A libertarian public interest law firm, Libertarian Group, has urged the US Supreme Court to rule against the Labor Department's authority to impose penalties on farm employers in the H-2A guest worker program.
According to Law360, the group argues that Congress never authorized the Labor Department's enforcement scheme under the program.
H-2A Program
The H-2A program allows farmers to hire foreign workers for seasonal tasks. However, the program has also faced criticism over working conditions and worker rights.
Implications For Farmers
If the US Supreme Court rules in favor of Libertarian Group, it could lead to changes in the H-2A program and the penalty scheme for farmers.
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Source: law360.com