SB 5438 - DIGEST |
Declares it to be in the public interest to clarify the state's role in the H-2A temporary agricultural program to provide: (1) Adequate protection for foreign and domestic workers; and |
(2) Education and outreach opportunities to help growers maintain the stable workforce they need. |
Creates the office of H-2A compliance and farm labor within the employment security department. |
Requires an employer to submit an H-2A application to the department and pay a fee for each H-2A application submitted to the department. |
Requires the commissioner of the employment security department to appoint an advisory committee to review issues and topics of interest related to this act. |
Creates the H-2A enforcement account. |