OMB Approval: 1205-0466
Expiration Date: XX/XX/XXXX
H-2A Agricultural Clearance Order
Form ETA-790A
U.S. Department of Labor
Form ETA-790A FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR USE ONLY Page 5 of 8
H-2A C
ase Number: ____________________ Case Status: __________________ Determination Date: _____________ Validity Period: _____________ to _____________
I. Conditions of Employment and Assurances for H-2A Agricultural Clearance Orders
By virtue of my signature below, I HEREBY CERTIFY my knowledge of and compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local employment-
related laws and regulations, including employment-related health and safety laws, and certify the following conditions of employment:
1. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Employer assures that the job opportunity identified in this clearance order (hereinafter also referred to as the “job
order”) is a full-time temporary position being placed with the SWA in connection with an H-2A Application for Temporary Employment
Certification for H-2A workers and this clearance order satisfies the requirements for agricultural clearance orders in 20 CFR 653, subpart F
and the requirements set forth in 20 CFR 655.122. This job opportunity offers U.S. workers no less than the same benefits, wages, and
working conditions that the employer is offering, intends to offer, or will provide to H-2A workers and complies with the requirements at 20
CFR 655, Subpart B. The job opportunity is open to any qualified U.S. worker regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion,
handicap, or citizenship.
2. NO STRIKE, LOCKOUT, OR WORK STOPPAGE: Employer assures that this job opportunity, including all worksites for which the employer
is requesting H-2A labor certification does not currently have workers on strike or being locked out in the course of a labor dispute. 20 CFR
655.135(b).
3. HOUSING FOR WORKERS: Employer agrees to provide for or secure housing for H-2A workers and those workers in corresponding
employment who are not reasonably able to return to their residence at the end of the work day. That housing complies with the applicable
local, State, or Federal standards and is sufficient to house the specified number of workers requested through the clearance system. The
employer will provide the housing without charge to the worker. Any charges for rental housing will be paid directly by the employer to the
owner or operator of the housing. If public accommodations are provided to workers, the employer agrees to pay all housing-related charges
directly to the housing's management. The employer agrees that charges in the form of deposits for bedding or other similar incidentals
related to housing (e.g., utilities) must not be levied upon workers. However, the employer may require workers to reimburse them for damage
caused to housing by the individual worker(s) found to have been responsible for damage which is not the result of normal wear and tear
related to habitation. When it is the prevailing practice in the area of intended employment and the occupation to provide family housing, the
employer agrees to provide family housing at no cost to workers with families who request it. 20 CFR 655.122(d), 653.501(c)(3)(vi).
Request for Conditional Access to Intrastate or Interstate Clearance System: Employer assures that the housing disclosed on this clearance
order will be in full compliance with all applicable local, State, or Federal standards at least 20 calendar days before the housing is to be
occupied. 20 CFR 653.502(a)(3). The Certifying Officer will not certify the application until the housing has been inspected and approved.
4. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE: Employer agrees to provide workers' compensation insurance coverage in compliance with
State law covering injury and disease arising out of and in the course of the worker's employment. If the type of employment for which the
certification is sought is not covered by or is exempt from the State's workers' compensation law, the employer agrees to provide, at no cost
to the worker, insurance covering injury and disease arising out of and in the course of the worker's employment that will provide benefits at
least equal to those provided under the State workers' compensation law for other comparable employment. 20 CFR 655.122(e).
5. EMPLOYER-PROVIDED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Employer agrees to provide to the worker, without charge or deposit charge, all tools,
supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned. 20 CFR 655.122(f).
6. MEALS: Employer agrees to provide each worker with three meals a day or furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities to the
workers that will enable the workers to prepare their own meals. Where the employer provides the meals, the job offer will state the charge,
if any, to the worker for such meals. The amount of meal charges is governed by 20 CFR 655.173. 20 CFR 655.122(g).
For workers engaged in the herding or production of livestock on the range, the employer agrees to provide each worker, without charge or
deposit charge, (1) either three sufficient meals a day, or free and convenient cooking facilities and adequate provision of food to enable the
worker to prepare his own meals. To be sufficient or adequate, the meals or food provided must include a daily source of protein, vitamins,
and minerals; and (2) adequate potable water, or water that can be easily rendered potable and the means to do so. 20 CFR 655.210(e).
7. TRANSPORTATION AND DAILY SUBSISTENCE: Employer agrees to provide the following transportation and daily subsistence benefits
to eligible workers.
A. Transportation to Place of Employment (Inbound)
If the worker completes 50 percent of the work contract period, and the employer did not directly provide such transportation or
subsistence or otherwise has not yet paid the worker for such transportation or subsistence costs, the employer agrees to reimburse the
worker for reasonable costs incurred by the worker for transportation and daily subsistence from the place from which the worker has
come to work for the employer, whether in the U.S. or abroad to the place of employment. The amount of the transportation payment
must be no less (and is not required to be more) than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for
the distances involved. The amount the employer will pay for daily subsistence expenses are those amounts disclosed in this clearance
order, which are at least as much as the employer would charge the worker for providing the worker with three meals a day during
employment (if applicable), but in no event will less than the amount permitted under 20 CFR 655.173(a). The employer understands
that the Fair Labor Standards Act applies independently of the H-2A requirements and imposes obligations on employers regarding
payment of wages. 20 CFR 655.122(h)(1).
B. Transportation from Place of Employment (Outbound)
If the worker completes the work contract period, or is terminated without cause, and the worker has no immediate subsequent H-2A
employment, the employer agrees to provide or pay for the worker's transportation and daily subsistence from the place of employment
to the place from which the worker, disregarding intervening employment, departed to work for the employer. Return transportation will
not be provided to workers who voluntarily abandon employment before the end of the work contract period, or who are terminated for
cause, if the employer follows the notification requirements in 20 CFR 655.122(n).