Louisiana Forestry Association, et al v. Secretary United States Depart, et al

  1. April 09, 2014

    3rd Circ. Won't Rehear Challenge To DOL Visa Wage Rule

    The Third Circuit rejected a bid from employer groups Tuesday to revive their challenge to a 2011 U.S. Department of Labor rule covering minimum wage under the H-2B visa program, despite the groups' claim that the Department of Homeland Security improperly subdelegated authority to the DOL.

  2. March 27, 2014

    3rd Circ. Asked To Rehear Case Over DOL's H-2B Visa Rule

    Employer groups on Tuesday urged the Third Circuit to revisit a February panel ruling that upheld a U.S. Department of Labor wage rule for the H-2B visa program, arguing that the Department of Homeland Security had improperly subdelegated authority to the DOL. 

  3. February 05, 2014

    DOL Can Issue H-2B Visa Wage Rule, 3rd Circ. Says

    The Third Circuit on Wednesday ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor had authority to establish minimum wage requirements for foreign workers on H-2B visas, shooting down arguments that the Department of Homeland Security had unlawfully delegated its power to the DOL.

  4. January 30, 2014

    New Law Doesn't Help DOL In H-2B Appeal, 3rd Circ. Told

    Employer groups challenging a U.S. Department of Labor rule dealing with prevailing wages under the H-2B visa program told the Third Circuit Wednesday that a new appropriations law allowing the DOL to implement the rule doesn't bolster the agency's case.

  5. January 28, 2014

    New Appropriations Law Backs DOL Authority, 3rd Circ. Told

    A new law that funds a challenged U.S. Department of Labor rule dealing with prevailing wages under the H-2B visa program bolsters the argument that the DOL had authority to issue the rule, the government told the Third Circuit Friday.