5 Steps To H-2A Compliance
H-2A rules are complex. We get you ready for an investigation
Here’s how we protect your farm:
✅ We Keep You Audit-Ready – Your employee records stay fully organized, compliant, and ready for inspection—anytime
✅ We Spot Problems Early – A former DOL H-2A investigator reviews your farm to catch issues before they become violations
✅ We Back You With an H-2A Attorney – If the DOL shows up, your H-2A legal team is ready—with instant access to your records and a proven plan to defend
It All Begins with These 5 Easy Steps — Contact us today
Step 1: H-2A Payroll & Tax Review
Start with a deep dive into your payroll and tax records.
We begin with a full historical audit of your payroll practices and tax filings—including IRS Form 943—to identify issues that could lead to penalties during a Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation. You can’t change the past, but you can get ahead of it.
This review ensures:
✅ Hours offered and wages paid align with H-2A standards
✅ Reimbursements, bonuses, and deductions align with job orders
✅ Past payroll errors don’t become audit liabilities
Get ahead of compliance issues—before the DOL finds them — Contact us today
Step 2: WHD Compliance Risk Assessment
Uncover vulnerabilities before the DOL does.
Every employer completes a 1.5-hour virtual session with WLW2 Consulting, led by Warren Williams—a former DOL H-2A investigator with 23 years at the U.S. Department of Labor and deep insight into labor law enforcement.
This session includes:
✅ You’ll face questions you didn’t even know to expect—we already know the answers
✅ Built from 23 years of WHD investigations, including the toughest H-2A audits
✅ Turnkey compliance tools and real-world audit scenarios to help you pass with confidence
A clear snapshot of your compliance posture—and a roadmap to get audit-ready — Contact us today
Step 3: Legal Review & Audit Support
Stay protected with Hall Global’s legal oversight.
As part of your compliance team, Hall Global—led by nationally recognized H-2A attorney Wendel Hall—provides expert legal review focused on protecting your business from costly investigations and enforcement actions.
This includes:
✅ Your H-2A attorney has instant access to your WHD Audit Readiness Assessment
✅ All H-2A, FLC, and audit-ready documents are organized in one place
✅ Legal defense is on speed dial—ready to respond when it matters most
Legal support is immediate, proactive, and fully integrated with your compliance dashboard—so you're always prepared when the DOL comes knocking.
Get peace of mind with Hall Global on your side — Contact us today
Step 4: Timekeeping H-2A Compliance
Track time accurately—no matter the size of your farm.
We assess your current timekeeping process and recommend only what fits—ensuring full compliance with H-2A “hours offered” requirements and WHD audit standards.
Whether you have 1 H-2A worker or 1,000:
✅ Simple Digital Tracking – Best for small farms. Easy to deploy and support
✅ Crew-Based Platforms – Ideal for midsize farms. Track breaks, geofence worksites, piece rate tracking and report hours offered in real time
✅ Enterprise Solutions – For complex operations. Comprehensive wage and hour compliance engine
We work with what you have—or help you find what works — Contact us today
Step 5: When Payroll Needs an Upgrade
Not every farm needs a new payroll system—but some do.
After completing Steps 1–4, you’ll have a clear picture of your compliance posture. If your current payroll process creates risk—from Wage and Hour violations, outdated systems, or poor access to records for your attorney—we’ll help you make that call.
When payroll is the problem, we’ve got the solution:
✅ H-2A-compliant payroll, managed by Roost Bookkeeping and H2A Visa Solutions platform
✅ Audit-ready reports, built for DOL, IRS, and your attorney
✅ Seamless integration with timekeeping, onboarding, and legal support
If you need it, it’s ready. If you don’t, we won’t fix what isn’t broken — Contact us today
What Better Looks Like for H-2A
As your H-2A compliance consultant team, we show you where the risks are—and how to fix them before they cost you.
✅ Be Compliant – Align payroll, timekeeping, and tax records with H-2A requirements using audit-tested systems and expert support
✅ Be Investigation Ready – Work with a former DOL WHD investigator and a top H-2A attorney to uncover and resolve risks before the DOL does
✅ Be Prepared to Defend – Your documents, legal team, and strategy are ready the moment an audit begins
✅ Be Fully Supported – From hours tracking to paystubs and tax filings, we handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on your farm
Let’s protect your operation — Contact us today