The Fair Labor Standards Act is the foundation of human resource policy in the U.S. Does it apply to non-U.S. citizens working in the U.S.? A recent decision in the case of Pablo-Calmo versus Eller and Sons Trees in North Carolina, reclassified the case as a class action suit. Why? The tree planters, who are working under H2-B visas for Eller claimed to be paid less than the minimum wage of $5.15 an hour. The Southern Poverty Law Center, who brought this suit for back wages and out-of-pocket expenses, is calling it an exploitation of guest workers.
There have been numerous articles reporting on this suit and other similar suits addressing the rights of guest workers in the U.S. Conduct a news search on this case and study the issues.
Compose your thoughts with the intent to engage in debate about the extent to which you think our labor laws should protect guest workers.
Southern Poverty Law center
https://www.splcenter.org/
Fair labor Standards Act
https://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/