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Farm Workers and H-2A Visa Workers
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Find helpful articles, free court forms, and other resources for farm workers, including information about wages, working conditions, and H-2A Visas.
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Know your rights for how much you should be paid, your wage statements, and what to do if your wages are below the minimum wage.
Know your rights to fair working conditions, including what your employer must tell you when you are recruited, housing conditions, field conditions, and other rights.
Information about farmworker rights.
Learn if you need to file US income taxes if you are an H-2A worker and what you will need to file your taxes.
U.S. employers must check to make sure all employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, are allowed to work in the United States. If you are not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may need to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to prove you may work in the United States.
If you are an H-2A worker in Montana, this article will help you learn: What you should know before coming to the US; how much you should be reimbursed for travel costs; and how much you should get paid.
This resource discusses how MLSA provides access to free legal help in the language you understand.
Find a list of agencies that provide additional services to migrant workers and their families.
Learn about worker's compensation and what to do if you are hurt at work.
