DOL Issues New H-2B Regulations That Place New Requirements on Employers and Provide New Protections for Workers | Practical Law
On February 21, 2012, the Department of Labor published new regulations governing the H-2B visa program for workers performing temporary or seasonal non-agricultural labor or services. These regulations replace the 2009 regulations, and they provide more protections for US workers and H-2B workers, add more requirements for employers to follow, and enhance oversight and enforcement of the H-2B program. The new regulations are effective April 23, 2012.