Foreign farm and seasonal workers get new protections, employers get new rules

The US Department of Homeland Security is changing rules for temporary foreign workers in agriculture and other seasonal jobs. These changes aim to better protect workers and ensure employers follow the rules.

For years, temporary foreign workers in the US have faced exploitation due to weak enforcement and limited protections. These new rules make it harder for employers to abuse the system, by giving workers more ways to report problems and making it easier for the government to investigate. This could shift some of the power balance between employers and these vulnerable workers.