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LaborQuest USA Guest Worker Programs
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LaborQuest USA tries to carry as much of the load for
our clients as possible, but the H-2A approval process does require extensive
employer involvement, particularly at the start. “AGRICULTURAL” - H2A EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS Payroll
Records: Two years of employer’s payroll records may be necessary to
demonstrate your peak/seasonal need. Hourly Wage: The DOL establishes the applicable H-2A
wage rate, called the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). The employer pays the
higher of either the AEWR or the state prevailing wage rate to both U.S. and
H-2A workers. LaborQuest USA will provide you with the exact wage currently
required in your area on request, in advance of your applying for the
program. Insurance: The employer must provide workers’
compensation insurance for all workers. Proof of coverage must be included
with the initial application for workers and must cover at least a portion of
the certification period. Housing: The employer must provide free housing to
all workers who are not local workers. Non-local workers are those who are
not reasonably able to return to their place of residence each day of
employment. The housing must include kitchen facilities. Alternatively, the
employer can provide workers three meals a day and be reimbursed by workers
for the cost up to federally specified limits per day. Transportation: The employer pays for both the workers’
inbound and outbound transportation, from their home country to the place of employment
and back to their homes. The employer provides daily transportation to and
from job sites. The employer must also provide transportation to town
(grocery, bank, etc.) at least once a week. Recruiting: U.S. workers
continue to have hiring preference over foreign workers in the first half of
the season, even after foreign workers arrive. So during the first half of
the season, H-2A employers must hire all U.S. job applicants who are ready,
willing and able to perform the required job duties. Work Supplies: The employer
furnishes all tools and supplies necessary to perform the work at no cost to
the worker. Environment: Employer needs to
unsure everyone in the workplace will treat participants with respect and
dignity. The
H2A Process for guest workers takes approximately 2 months, from the
initial application to the arrival of the employee in the USA. Step 1: We discuss your
business and staffing needs to ensure the H2A Program will match your needs.
We will need to collect and review payroll records for the last 2 years that
are required in the program. Step 2: We arrange
your presentation of all paperwork and supporting documentation to file with
the Department of Labor. Step 3: Job
advertisements are created and placed in local newspapers and radio to ensure
there are no suitable workers available. At the same time we start recruiting
and screening international guest workers applications for you to review. Step 4: Upon
receiving DOL approval, you decide which international guest workers to hire.
We send Employment Agreements to guest workers for their signatures. For a
very small fee background and drug screening can also be done. Step 5: We submit
H2A paperwork to the U.S. Government. Once approval has been received, we
notify you and the employee. Step 6: We arrange
for employees to apply for the H2A Visa in their home country. After guest
workers receive their visa, we arrange transportation to the USA, and to your
location. Step 7: Guest Workers arrive at local greyhound
station and are your responsibility. On-going support is provided for both
employers and guest workers. Please contact
us to see how you can benefit from an H2A Program. |
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