There are tales of employers asking workers to lie about their pay, and chillingly, threatening their lives if they dared speak to authorities. Instances have emerged of the DOL stepping in, like when they obtained a restraining order against an employer in Louisiana who brandished a firearm at workers simply asking for more sustenance.
These stories underline the urgency and importance of the proposed rule. With its emphasis on protecting workers and curbing employer excesses, the future of migrant farmworker protections looks poised for transformation.
