What Joint Employer means to ag employers

A "Joint Employer" refers to a situation where two or more entities share control over the employment conditions of a worker, making them jointly responsible for compliance with labor laws. In the context of farm labor contractors, this typically involves both the farm labor contractor and the agricultural employer sharing responsibilities such as hiring, firing, supervising, and determining pay rates for the workers. If both parties exert significant control over the workers' employment, they may be considered joint employers, thus sharing liability for any labor law violations. This relationship is assessed based on factors like control over work conditions, supervision, and economic dependency of the workers on both entities.