A bill to amend the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act of 1963 by extending its coverage and effectuating its enforcement.
Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments - Includes in the definition of a "farm labor contractor" any person who contracts and/or hauls farm workers to a place of employment on a daily basis only.
Sets forth minimum limits of insurance for specified liabilities on the part of a farm labor contractor.
Authorizes the Secretary of Labor or his designated representative to issue subpenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses or the production of any evidence in connection with investigations of violations of the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act.
Permits any person claiming to be aggrieved by the violation of any provision of this Act or any regulation prescribed hereunder to file suit in any district court of the United States having jurisdiction of the parties without respect to the amount in controversy or without regard to the citizenship of the parties.
Provides that if the court finds that the respondent has intentionally violated any provision of this chapter or any regulation prescribed hereunder, it may award damages up to and including $500 for each and every violation.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.
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