Labor and Employment - Temporary Workers

Summary

The bill establishes a Temporary Worker Oversight Unit within the Maryland Department of Labor to enforce new protections for H‑2A and H‑2B visa holders. It forces recruiters to register and post a $10,000 bond, bans employers from charging workers fees, and requires an affidavit before hiring. It also lets workers invite advocacy groups into employer housing and gives the department authority to inspect workplaces and impose civil penalties.

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