As growers, FLCs, and H-2B petitioners prepare for the filing season, many focus only on job orders and petitions. But the real foundation of compliance lies in last year’s practices.

Too often, compliance issues don’t show up until it’s too late—when an investigation or audit uncovers them. With Civil Money Penalties (CMPs) reaching $2,100+ per violation under H-2A and $15,000+ under H-2B, the cost of repeating past mistakes can be severe.

That’s why I encourage growers, farm labor contractors, and H-2B petitioners to start a filing season with a look back:
✔ Were wages paid correctly?
✔ Did housing and transportation meet standards?
✔ Were worker disclosures and records handled properly?

A post-season compliance review not only helps identify risks from last year—it ensures this year starts clean, compliant, and protected.

As a former DOL Wage & Hour Investigator, I help employers turn lessons from last season into proactive safeguards for the next.

Taking proactive compliance steps at the start of the filing season ensures petitions are filed cleanly, records are in order, and your workforce plan isn’t derailed by enforcement actions.

Compliance Readiness Benefits for FLCs, Growers & H-2B Petitioners

✅ Reduce Risk – Identify issues before they turn into violations.
✅ Save Money – Avoid CMPs, back wages, and costly legal fees.
✅ Protect Workers – Ensure contracts, wages, housing, and transportation meet program standards.
✅ Safeguard Program Access – Maintain eligibility and avoid debarment.
✅ Peace of Mind – Focus on operations and workforce planning, not audits.

👉 Before you file, ask: Are we truly in compliance?

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