Washington Avoid Liability for Your Farm Labor Contractor's Unpaid Debits is a program designed to help protect Washington farmers and producers from liability for unpaid wages and other debts owed by their farm labor contractors. This program provides liability protection for Washington farmers and producers when they hire a farm labor contractor who is unable to pay wages and other debts when due. The program is enforced by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and requires Washington farmers and producers to register their farm labor contractors with L&I before hiring them and to verify that the contractor is in good standing with the state. The program also requires farmers and producers to provide a written contract between the farm labor contractor and the farmer/producer that outlines the details of the services to be provided, payment terms, and other terms and conditions. There are two types of Washington Avoid Liability for Your Farm Labor Contractor's Unpaid Debits: 1. Farm Labor Contractor Registration: This is the first step in the program and requires farmers and producers to register their farm labor contractor with L&I before hiring them. This includes providing the contractor's name, address, contact information, and other related information. 2. Farm Labor Contractor Verification: After the farm labor contractor is registered, farmers and producers must verify that the contractor is in good standing with the state and has not been found in violation of any state labor laws. This includes providing a written contract between the farm labor contractor and the farmer/producer outlining the details of the services to be provided, payment terms, and other terms and conditions.