Partnerships
Your Strategic Compliance Alliance
Your Legal Safety Net for the H-2A Program
Running a farm is complicated—navigating the H-2A Program shouldn’t make it harder. That’s why USA Farm Labor created a Strategic Compliance Alliance to give H-2A employers end-to-end protection against the legal, regulatory, and operational risks tied to H-2A employment. As a client, you gain access to the only defense-ready compliance infrastructure designed exclusively for H-2A employers. The Alliance integrates legal, payroll, and operational safeguards into one unified solution.
Why this partnership exists
The H-2A Program has evolved from a labor source into a highly scrutinized compliance framework. Did you know that last year alone, average penalties exceeded $17,000 per case and $4.9 million in back wages were ordered? Compliance today isn’t optional—it’s a critical part of your farm’s operational survival.
H-2A employers today face:
Intense DOL oversight: Wage determinations, form requirements, and rising audit rates create daily risk
Increased liabilities: Noncompliance with the 3/4 hours guarantee, MSPA, FLSA, and more can cost you dearly
Litigation risk: Even well-meaning H-2A employers are vulnerable to lawsuits, investigations, fines, and possible debarment
The most common violations include:
Misreporting hours offered vs. hours worked
Non-compliant pay stubs
Missing or inadequate housing and vehicle logs
Improper terminations
Incomplete wage reimbursement documentation
Our partnership directly addresses and eliminates these vulnerabilities, so you can focus on growing your business.
Experience the Strategic Compliance Alliance Advantage
USA Farm Labor united top H-2A compliance experts and service providers to deliver a seamless, end-to-end system designed to keep your farm audit-ready, your records defensible, and your team prepared for anything the Department of Labor throws your way. Together, these partners help you reduce penalties, improve readiness, and stay operational while giving you peace of mind.
Comprehensive Payroll & Tax Review
Before your onboarding, we’ll conduct a full historical payroll audit, including IRS Form 943 filings to ensure:
Wages and hours align with AEWR standards
All reimbursements, bonuses, and deductions are properly documented
Historical records won’t expose you to unexpected audit risks
This proactive step allows you to correct issues before the DOL comes knocking. The last thing you need is to be caught off-guard or unprepared in the event of an audit.
WHD Compliance Risk Assessment
Every client undergoes a 1.5-hour virtual session with WLW2 Consulting led by Warren Williams, a former H-2A investigator with more than two decades of field experience. Warren’s assessment verifies your records, pay practices, and housing meet WHD standards before an audit ever happens and includes:
A digital intake to spot documentation and workflow gaps
A tailored risk exposure analysis with correction action recommendations
Compliance checklists for daily, weekly, and monthly requirements
A readiness scorecard to determine audit vulnerability
You’ll gain a clear snapshot of your compliance standing and a custom roadmap to fix any weaknesses. Understanding where you stand with compliance is priceless as you navigate the H-2A Program.
Legal Review & Ongoing Support
Attorney Wendel Hall, one of the industry’s most trusted attorneys, has decades of experience guiding employers through complex DOL investigations. He and his team at Hall Global provide personalized legal oversight, including:
A review of disciplinary procedures and termination policies
An analysis of 3/4 Guarantee compliance and wage classifications
An evaluation of historical audit findings and pending investigations
Pre-litigation strategies and formal audit response preparation
Get ongoing legal guidance with direct connections to your compliance dashboard for instant access to critical documents.
Timekeeping & Hours Tracking
Timekeeping is essential for H-2A compliance. You’ll get support across a range of systems, including:
Simple Digital Tracking—Ideal for small farms (less than five workers), using user-friendly tools like Smartsheet or Excel. It’s as easy as taking a picture of a paper timecard, then we’ll handle the rest. Fully compliant and WHD-aligned.
Crew-Based Time & Labor Platforms—Best suited for midsize operations needing:
Digital clock-ins and break tracking
Geofencing to match ETA-790 worksite locations
Real-time hours offered reporting to meet H-2A guarantees
Enterprise Timekeeping Solutions—Designed for complex or multi-entity operations, offering:
Grower and FLC access
Piece-rate and hourly support
Compliance with H-2A, H-2B, and domestic labor laws
We work with your existing system or help you adopt one that fits. Our priority is ensuring your records are audit-ready, accurate, and defensible.
H-2A Compliant Payroll Deployment
Through our partnerships with Roost Bookkeeping and H2A Visa Solutions, powered by isolved, you can fully outsource payroll to gain:
Hassle-free payroll—Simply send your hours, we handle the rest
Built-in guardrails—We’re farmers, too, and we know H-2A compliance
DOL-compliant paystubs
Full-service tax filing (Federal, State, and Local)
Seamless wage disbursement via direct deposit, pay cards, or on-demand pay
All records are securely stored and accessible via integrated dashboards, giving you peace of mind that your operation and H-2A attorney have instant access to important documents.
Choose your right-fit solution
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Small employers (less than 5 workers)
Simple payroll and onboarding via H2A Visa Solutions
Smartsheet timekeeping
Full managed payroll & legal/compliance access
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Mid to large employers (5 - 500 workers)
Full isolved H-2A People Cloud integration
Scalable HR, Tim tracking and onboarding
Automated AEWR compliance, tax handling, and audit reporting
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Both options ensure:
DOL-compliant recordkeeping
Consistent audit readiness
Streamlined documentation and onboarding
Legal protection backed by pre-built defense tools
Why choose the Strategic Compliance Alliance?
Save time and skip the hassle while knowing you’re in compliance at all times:
Gain access to an exclusive infrastructure custom-built for USA Farm Labor clients
Get smartsheet dashboards connected directly to payroll and compliance data
Have immediate legal access during audits or litigation
Enjoy integrated communications that eliminate the need for third-party vendors
Save time with seamless onboarding—no duplicate data entry

