On January 6, 2014, USDOL announced the minimum H-2A wage known as the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (“AEWR”) for all states effective January 6, 2014, for all work performed by H-2A workers or U.S. workers in corresponding H-2A employments.

Click here to view the official Federal Register notice containing the official Adverse Effect Wage Rates for 2014 including a table of all states.
 
The subsistence amount remains $11.42 per day for each day (24 hours) of travel for those workers recruited from outside the area of intended employment and who do not present actual receipts for meal reimbursement.  This subsistence amount will remain until a new amount is announced in the Federal Register. Click here to view the official Federal Register notice on subsistence pay.
 
If you have specific questions or concerns about any H-2A employer obligations, please contact the office.