The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division will host an in-person H-2A compliance seminar for Monterey County agricultural employers on April 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at America’s Job Center of California in Salinas. 

According to the invitation, speakers from the WHD San Jose District Office will outline enforcement priorities for the 2026 agricultural season and discuss what employers can expect during a WHD investigation. Topics are expected to include core H-2A compliance obligations such as wages, housing, transportation, and worker protections, consistent with WHD’s broader outreach efforts. 

The event is intended as a public service for growers, farm labor contractors, and other agricultural employers. While not a comprehensive H-2A training, the seminar provides a timely opportunity to hear directly from WHD officials on current enforcement focus areas and compliance expectations ahead of the season. 

The in-person event is open to the public, but attendees must register for the event. Each attendee for a company should register individually. 

Event Details:

Date and Time: April 21, 2026 from 10am-12pm 

Location: American Job Center of California, 344 Salinas St.  Salinas, CA 93901, 567-205 Harvey Training Room. 

Questions about the event should be directed to Assistant District Director Susana Moreno at [email protected].