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California hires more H-2A guest workers — despite strict new regulatory hurdles for COVID-19

04/21/21 9:14 AM By Brad Hooker
KEYWORDS Cal/OSHA regulations California Rural Legal Assistance coronavirus outbreaks COVID-19 regulations farmworker protections H-2A guestworkers immigration attorneys wage rates
California’s strict COVID-19 measures have added more regulatory layers for agricultural employers dependent on the H-2A visa program for guest workers.
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Brad Hooker
Sacramento Bureau Chief, Agri-Pulse West

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