Farm Labor Contractor how-to

How to Keep Payroll Records Compliant

Records protect workers and you.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Records protect workers and you. In short: track; track; calculate, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Track hours.

  2. Track piece counts.

  3. Calculate pay.

  4. Check minimum wage.

  5. Give wage statements.

  6. Keep records.

Safety reminders for farm labor contractors

  • Prevent heat illness
  • Provide field sanitation
  • Follow transportation safety
  • Train on pesticides

USDA · Yield · Crop rotation · Extension service · Sustainability · H-2A: see the full farm labor contractor glossary.

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