Roundtable Conversation: Labor Trafficking in the Southeast Agriculture Industry

In recognition of January’s National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we invite you to join us as we host our Second Roundtable Conversation on Labor Trafficking in Agriculture. This event follows several indictments related to trafficking in the Southeast's Agriculture Industry. Most recently, a Florida employer was sentenced to 118 months in prison after victimizing farmworkers by imposing debts, confiscating passports, and threatening to harm their family members if they did not comply with his demands. 

The Wage and Hour Division’s Southeast Region will convene representatives from federal, state, and local organizations to share their experiences combating Labor Trafficking in the Agriculture Industry. During the roundtable event, participants will discuss the work they are doing to address labor trafficking, common indicators of trafficking in the Southeast’s agriculture industry, and how employers, enforcement agencies, and community organizations can collaborate to combat these issues. 

The event will take place on Tuesday, January 31st from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST. Attendance is free, but registration is required.