# 29 C.F.R. § 502.0 (2026): Introduction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P502_S502_0

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 502.0 (2026)
- **Heading:** Introduction
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Chapter V: WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 502: ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FOR TEMPORARY ALIEN AGRICULTURAL WORKERS ADMITTED UNDER SECTION 218 OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT (SUSPENDED 6-29-2009) / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 502.0: § 502.0   Introduction.

## Text

These regulations cover the enforcement of all contractual obligation provisions applicable to the employment of H-2A workers under sec. 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). These regulations are also applicable to the employment of United States (U.S.) workers newly hired by employers of H-2A workers in the same occupations as the H-2A workers during the period of time set forth in the labor certification approved by ETA as a condition for granting H-2A certification, including any extension thereof. Such U.S. workers hired by H-2A employers are hereafter referred to as engaged in corresponding employment.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 502.0 (2026) § 502.0   Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P502_S502_0.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 502.1 (2026) § 502.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P502_S502_1.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 502.2 (2026) § 502.2   Coordination of intake between DOL agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P502_S502_2.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 502.3 (2026) § 502.3   Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P502_S502_3.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 502.4 (2026) § 502.4   Waiver of rights prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P502_S502_4.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 502.5 (2026) § 502.5   Investigation authority of Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P502_S502_5.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 502.6 (2026) § 502.6   Cooperation with DOL officials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P502_S502_6.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 502.7 (2026) § 502.7   Accuracy of information, statements, data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P502_S502_7.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 502.8 (2026) § 502.8   Surety bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P502_S502_8.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 502.10 (2026) § 502.10   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P502_S502_10.md)

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