Inc.. states he was pleased with the agreement that was reached and enjoyed working with TRLA to resolve the dispute. The companies compensated the workers for more than $60.000 in wages and agreed to modify their employment practices so that U.S. workers are hired first and receive equal pay and benefits compared to foreign workers. The companies also agreed to use the H2A guestworker program that provides more benefits and protections for workers than the H2B program. Originally filed in October 2007. the lawsuit also targeted the Department of Labor (DOL) for its failure to enforce the regulations on the guestworker program. The case against DOL is not part of the settlement and is still ongoing.