Policy Overview
Policy Overview
Farmworkers do not enjoy the same rights and protections as other workers. Farmworker Justice works at the federal, state, and local levels with advocates, lawmakers, and government agencies to shape laws and policies that address the complex needs of farmworkers when it comes to fair labor practices, occupational safety and health, immigration status, healthcare access, and environmental health.
Labor
Farmworkers are exempt from many of the protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including overtime, collective bargaining, and child labor regulations. They are especially vulnerable to unfair labor practices and wage theft. Many employers also use f...
Occupational Safety and Health
Agriculture is among the most hazardous occupations in the U.S. Farmworkers do not control their working conditions, increasing their risk of injury and illness. Farmworker Justice advocates at the federal and state level to strengthen workplace protections and ...
Immigration
Nearly 70 percent of U.S. farmworkers are foreign born, and approximately 45 percent of farmworkers are undocumented immigrants. A growing number of workers are on H-2A temporary non-immigrant visas with the program more than doubling in size over the last decad...
Environmental Health
Farmworkers are on the frontlines of extreme weather events. Given the outdoor nature of the labor, Farmworkers are especially vulnerable to climate-related hazards such as heat, wildfire smoke, and other natural disasters. Farmworker Justice works with federal ...
Healthcare Access
Farmworkers face a litany of challenges when accessing healthcare, including lack of health insurance and language barriers. Farmworker Justice works with partners, government agencies and lawmakers to address these barriers and improve health outcomes for farmw...
