What the pay floor is
On the H-2A, the employer must pay at least the highest of the state's AEWR (Adverse Effect Wage Rate), the applicable prevailing wage and the federal or state minimum wage. That is why the amount changes from state to state and from year to year.
Hourly, piece rate and hours guarantee
Some jobs pay by the hour; others by unit produced (per box or bucket picked). When pay is by piece rate, the employer must still guarantee the hourly floor. There is also the guarantee of three-fourths of the hours in the contract (the three-fourths guarantee).
Deductions and costs
There may be permitted deductions, such as meals when provided under the conditions set in the regulations. Recruitment and certification costs may not be charged to the worker. Read the pay section of the job order and keep your pay stubs.
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