Farm & Agriculture
In the farming and agriculture sector, workers’ compensation is designed to provide benefits to employees who are injured or become ill due to their job-related activities. However, coverage and specific laws around workers’ compensation for farm workers vary by state and country.
1. Challenges specific to farming and agriculture
- Seasonal and migrant workers: Many agricultural workers are seasonal or migrant workers, which can complicate the application of workers’ compensation laws.
- State exemptions: Some states in the U.S. allow agricultural employers to be exempt from workers’ compensation coverage, particularly if they have only a small number of employees. This means not all farmworkers are automatically covered. California requires all employers, including farmworkers to provide workers’ compensation.
- Hazardous work: Farming involves a wide range of potential hazards, including heavy machinery, pesticide exposure and unpredictable animal behavior, all of which increase the likelihood of workplace injuries.
2. Key issues to address
- Access to benefits: In regions like California where coverage is mandatory, agricultural workers may still face barriers to accessing benefits, including language barriers, lack of knowledge about their rights and difficulties navigating the legal system.
- Coverage for migrant workers: Migrant farmworkers often face challenges in getting workers’ compensation coverage due to their transient employment status and lack of legal documentation.
- Workplace Safety: Preventing injuries through better workplace safety measures is key in agriculture. Employers should ensure workers are properly trained, safety protocols are in place, and protective equipment is provided.
Attorney Tim Bartell can help you navigate the process of receiving workers’ compensation and is here to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us today.
Types of Workers
We specialize in workers' compensation claims for various industries, including construction, law enforcement, correctional officers, farm & agriculture, nursing & caregiving, truck drivers, factory & labor, and municipal workers. If you've been injured on the job, we're here to help you secure the benefits you deserve.
Construction
Legal support for injured construction workers seeking compensation.
Law Enforcement & Security
Helping officers and security personnel with work-related injury claims.
Correctional Officers
Assisting correctional staff injured on the job with compensation claims.
Farm & Agriculture
Guiding agricultural workers through workplace injury claims.
Nursing & Caregiving
Support for nurses and caregivers injured while providing care.
Truck Drivers
Helping truckers get compensation for injuries sustained on the road.
Factory & Labor
Advocating for factory and labor workers injured on the job.
Municipal Workers
Assisting city employees with workers' comp for workplace injuries.