Disputes Lowering H-2A guestworker wages is unlawful, US judge rules Farmers may be required to provide backpay to affected seasonal foreign labour iStock.com/rightdx Image Sophie Cameron Freelance Reporter Friday 04 September 2026 A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s decision to lower the wages of seasonal farmworkers is unlawful and has ordered the Department of Labor (DOL) to promptly develop a new met Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Visas Dairy industry gains clarity on H-2A guestworker eligibility Work Permits US expands H-2B quota amid seasonal workforce pressures Visas DOL flags immigration crackdown as risk to food supply Visas DOL plans “emergency agency” to approve H-2A visas