Migrant and Seasonal Workers Poster

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) Poster

Help satisfy applicable federal agricultural workplace posting requirements with the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) Poster. This 11 x 17-inch bilingual English and Spanish notice explains important federal rights and protections for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers.

Agricultural employers, agricultural associations, and farm labor contractors subject to the MSPA that employ migrant or seasonal agricultural workers must post and keep posted the required notice in a conspicuous location at the place of employment where workers can readily see it.

What Is the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act?

The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) is a federal law that establishes employment protections for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers and regulates certain activities of agricultural employers, agricultural associations, and farm labor contractors.

The MSPA establishes requirements involving employment disclosures, wages, payroll records, housing, transportation, farm labor contractor registration, and other working conditions when applicable.

Who Must Post the MSPA Notice?

Covered agricultural employers, agricultural associations, and farm labor contractors that employ migrant or seasonal agricultural workers must display the MSPA worker-rights notice at the place of employment.

The notice must be posted in a conspicuous location where affected workers can readily see it.

What Rights Do Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Have?

The MSPA provides covered migrant and seasonal agricultural workers with important employment rights and protections. Depending on the circumstances, these can include the right to:

• Receive accurate information about wages and working conditions
• Receive required employment information in writing
• Receive information in English, Spanish, or another language appropriate for the workers
• Have the terms of the working arrangement honored
• Be paid wages when due
• Receive itemized written wage statements for each pay period
• Purchase goods from the source of their choice
• Receive applicable information concerning workers' compensation coverage
• Be transported in vehicles meeting applicable safety and insurance requirements
• Receive applicable protections involving employer-provided migrant housing

Employment Terms and Working Conditions

The MSPA requires covered employers, associations, and farm labor contractors to provide workers with specified information concerning the terms and conditions of employment.

Depending on the type of agricultural worker and the circumstances of recruitment, required information can include:

• Place of employment
• Wage rates
• Type of work to be performed
• Period of employment
• Transportation arrangements
• Housing arrangements
• Workers' compensation information
• Applicable charges or costs
• Other employment conditions required by the MSPA

Farm Labor Contractor Registration

Farm labor contractors subject to the MSPA generally must register with the U.S. Department of Labor before performing covered farm labor contracting activities.

Migrant and seasonal agricultural workers have the right to request appropriate proof of a farm labor contractor's registration when applicable.

Wage Statements and Payroll Records

Covered migrant and seasonal agricultural workers must be paid wages when due and receive applicable itemized written wage statements.

Required wage statements generally provide information concerning the employee's earnings and deductions for the applicable pay period. Covered employers and farm labor contractors also have recordkeeping responsibilities under the MSPA.

Transportation Protections Under the MSPA

When transportation is provided under circumstances covered by the MSPA, applicable vehicle safety, driver licensing, and insurance requirements must be followed.

Workers covered by these provisions have the right to be transported in vehicles that meet applicable federal and state safety requirements and are operated by properly licensed drivers.

Migrant Worker Housing Requirements

The MSPA establishes requirements for certain housing provided to migrant agricultural workers. Housing subject to the Act must comply with applicable federal and state safety and health standards.

When an employer provides covered housing to migrant agricultural workers, additional disclosure and posting requirements concerning the terms and conditions of occupancy may apply.

Language Requirements for MSPA Information

Required employment information must be provided in English, Spanish, or another language common to the workers, as appropriate.

This bilingual English and Spanish MSPA poster helps communicate federal migrant and seasonal agricultural worker rights to both English- and Spanish-speaking employees.

Where Must the MSPA Poster Be Displayed?

The MSPA notice must be displayed in a conspicuous location at the place of employment where affected migrant and seasonal agricultural workers can readily see it.

Employers should ensure that the notice remains visible, legible, and accessible throughout the period in which the posting requirement applies.

Is the MSPA Poster Federally Required?

Yes, for employers covered by the MSPA posting requirement. Agricultural employers, agricultural associations, and farm labor contractors subject to the Act that employ migrant or seasonal agricultural workers must post and keep posted the required worker-rights notice.

Failure to comply with applicable MSPA requirements can result in enforcement action and civil money penalties.

The MSPA poster does not replace other federal, state, or agricultural workplace notices that may also apply to the employer or workforce.

MSPA vs. H-2A Worker Poster

The MSPA notice and the H-2A Employee Rights notice are separate federal agricultural workplace postings with different coverage requirements.

An agricultural employer should determine which federal agricultural worker programs and posting requirements apply to its workforce. Depending on the operation and employees involved, additional federal or state agricultural notices may also be required.

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Poster Specifications

• 11"W x 17"H
• Portrait orientation
• Bilingual English and Spanish format
• Printed in full color
• Laminated with high-quality laminate
• Federal agricultural worker rights notice

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