Sixth. DOL would continue to recruit domestic workers and make referrals to employers until 5 days before the date of need. This method is needed to allow the employer at a date certain to complete his hiring. and to operate without having the operation disrupted by having to displace existing workers with new workers. Seventh. the bill would enumerate the specific obligations of employers in occupations in which H2A workers are employed. The proposed definition would define jobs that meet the following criteria as not adversely affecting U.S. workers: 1. The employer offers a competitive wage for the position. 2.