TAG: H-2B

NALP and FEWA partner to help members navigate the H-2B visa program

July 10, 2023By

The National Association of Landscape Professionals designates FEWA as a strategic provider for H-2B services and will share webinars and other resources with its members. read more

Massachusetts design/build operation pays $832K in back wages

July 10, 2023By

Department of labor says Triad Associates of Haverhill, Mass., failed to comply with H-2B guest worker program and comply with Fair Labor Standards. read more

Subcontractor ordered to pay $384K in back wages for H-2B violations

May 2, 2023By
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The U.S. Department of Labor obtained a consent order to enable the recovery of $317,097 in back wages from an Ambler, Pa., swimming pool subcontractor. read more

More than 50 congressmen write letter in opposition of H-2B fee hike

April 25, 2023By
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As the Department of Homeland Security mulls adding a $600 fee to each petition and extending processing fees, lawmakers share concerns about its impact on small businesses. read more

Why advocacy will be critical to help preserve the green industry’s future

April 19, 2023By
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LM spoke with landscape professionals across the country to learn what they’re doing to educate and inform their customers, neighbors and lawmakers about the benefits the green industry brings to communities. read more

NALP to host two Legislative Days to advocate for Farm Bill and H-2B

March 29, 2023By

The association will host two separate events to target two key priorities individually. read more