Labor Dept Extends Comments on Farm Worker Program Updates
Published Date: 12/17/2025
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The Department of Labor is giving everyone extra time to share their thoughts on changes to the H-2A program, which helps farmers hire temporary workers. This extension is because a government shutdown made it hard to get all the info needed to comment before. If you’re involved in agriculture or worker rights, now’s your chance to weigh in before January 16, 2026!
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