Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor restrictions, and record-keeping requirements for agricultural workers
Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA): Federal law regulating working conditions, housing standards, transportation safety, payment requirements, and disclosure obligations for farm workers
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): Federal legislation covering H-2A temporary agricultural workers program requirements and employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal standards for workplace safety, field sanitation requirements, and pesticide handling safety in agricultural settings
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA): Federal law requiring Social Security and Medicare contributions for agricultural employees
State Minimum Wage Laws: State-specific regulations that may set higher minimum wage requirements than federal standards for agricultural workers
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for providing workers' compensation insurance coverage to agricultural employees
State Unemployment Insurance: State-level programs requiring employers to contribute to unemployment insurance for agricultural workers
State Agricultural Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing agricultural employment relationships and working conditions
State Rest and Meal Break Requirements: State-specific rules regarding mandatory rest periods and meal breaks for agricultural workers
Collective Bargaining Agreements: Any applicable union agreements that may affect terms and conditions of agricultural employment
Housing Regulations: Federal and state requirements for agricultural worker housing if provided by the employer
Transportation Regulations: Federal and state safety requirements for transportation of agricultural workers
Affordable Care Act: Federal healthcare requirements for agricultural employers meeting certain size thresholds
