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Farmworker Legal Services at FRLS
Farmworkers' Rights Are Floridians' Rights.
Florida’s agricultural workers labor in the sun and heat to provide fresh fruits and vegetables that we enjoy. Yet safe employment conditions and legal protections are often not a guarantee for these
essential workers.
Get Free Help With Farmworker Legal Issues at FRLS!
FRLS offers free legal help to farmworkers statewide. Our non-profit law firm provides education, legal information, advice, and representation to eligible workers in the areas of employment, benefits, discrimination, housing, safety as well as other civil legal issues that directly impact agricultural workers living throughout the state.
FRLS may provide legal assistance for the following:
- Employment
- Housing
- Public Benefits
- Immigration
- Working Conditions
- Workplace Discrimination or Harassment
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated on March 19, 2026
What is the Florida Minimum Wage?
The Florida Minimum Wage is $14.00 per hour. Even if you work “by contract” or “at a piece rate”, your employer must pay you no less than $14.00 per hour. The Florida Minimum Wage will increase to $15.00 per hour on September 30th of 2026.
How much should I be getting paid as a H-2A worker?
The amount of money you have to earn as a H-2A worker is $14 per hour, effective date October 2, 2025. The adverse compensation adjustment may not be applied to reduce the compensation of H-2A workers below the state minimum wage. If you are not receiving the correct salary, contact an attorney. FRLS provides free legal assistance to Florida farmworkers.
Your employer cannot deduct anything from your wages if it is not described in the contract.
You have to receive a paystub with your check with the description of the hours, hourly rate, and any deduction from your payment.
Does my employer need to provide my job information in writing?
If you are a migrant farmworker, your employer must provide you with information in writing about your wages and working conditions before you begin work.
If you are a farmworker, but you do not migrate, your employer must provide you with this information when you ask for it.
Your employer must give you a written receipt every time you get paid. It should show the amount of pay, hours worked, piece rate and number of pieces, pay period, and all deductions.
Can I receive Worker's Compensation as a Florida farmworker?
Florida Worker’s Compensation law covers farmworkers who are injured at work. You may be entitled to medical care and lost wages. This is true regardless of your legal status in the U.S. It is very important that you report any injuries at work immediately.
Can H-2A workers receive travel compensation?
Your employer must pay you for any inbound transportation and daily meals to the place of employment once you complete half of the work contract.
Once you complete the work contract, your employer must provide or pay for your return transportation and daily meals.
Is it legal for Florida farmworkers to work in areas where pesticides are being sprayed?
In most cases it is illegal to make you work in an area where pesticides are being sprayed. Your employer must tell you which pesticides are being used, train you about how to protect yourself, and provide protective clothing and equipment to workers who mix or apply pesticides.
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The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.
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Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors and partners. In accordance with IRS regulations and Florida Statute 496.411, all sponsor recognition provided by FRLS is value-neutral and non-promotional.
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