Agricultural Workforce Development Council’s Labor Roadshow VII will feature two legal topics this year:
- Farm Union Law Update and Strategy. Learn the latest about farm union organizing in New York and steps that farm employers can take to remain in compliance, avoid mistakes, and maintain composure during a stressful time.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Topics. A review of the laws enforced by EEOC that farm employers should know about, how to handle demand letters, managing under constant scrutiny from outside groups, and avoiding lawsuits. Also, best practices for handling labor audits from federal and state agencies and when to hire an attorney.
Legal topics can be complex and difficult for farm managers. Labor Roadshow creates an opportunity for managers to learn about these topics and ask questions of qualified attorneys who are familiar with New York’s unique legal issues. Perhaps one of the most important questions to understand is “when should I call a lawyer?” Because timely legal help can make a dramatic difference in whether the outcome is successful or not.
Register now for Labor Roadshow VII.
Full details below…
This December, New York’s Agricultural Workforce Development Council (AWDC) Labor Roadshow VII heads on the road with four in person sites across the state, and one online option. Programmed events will run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on each date. Registration is required, and payment of $65 per person is collected on site.
Labor continues to be the primary challenge for many farm businesses and Labor Roadshow VII tackles those challenges head-on with topics including:
- Experienced labor attorneys to address managing in a union environment, complying with equal employment laws, and managing regulatory audits.
- How the new NYS Marijuana Law affects the workplace.
- State and federal employment law compliance.
- Overtime: the new 2024 NYS tax reimbursements for overtime, payroll systems, and compliance.
- Farm Safety and OSHA compliance.
- Workforce development: finding your future staff.
- Updating your payroll system to stay in compliance.
Dates and locations:
NORTHERN NY: DECEMBER 13 | Old McDonald’s Farm, Sackets Harbor
EASTERN NY: DECEMBER 15 | Greenwich Elks, Greenwich
CENTRAL NY: DECEMBER 19 | Cornell Agritech, Geneva *ONLINE OPTION: on this date only, you can register to attend via Zoom.
WESTERN NY: DECEMBER 20 | Genesee Community College, Batavia
Featuring:
- Attorney Joshua Viau, Fisher Phillips Law Firm
- Hilary Moreira and Colin Leonard, Bond Schoeneck & King Law Firm
- Nick Donofrio, New York Regional Office US Dept. of Labor / OSHA
- Farm HR Managers Panel
- NYS Department of Ag and Markets
- NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
For questions, please email cu-agworkforce@cornell.edu.
The Labor Roadshow website can be accessed at https://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/labor-roadshow/
Register now for Labor Roadshow VII.
The Agricultural Workforce Development Council member organizations and farm representatives include: Agri-Mark, Allenwaite Farms, Amos Zittel & Sons, Inc., Blue Hill Farm, Breezyhill Dairy, Cargill, Cayuga Marketing, Cornell University, CCE, DFA, EL-VI Farms, Farm Credit East, Hemdale Farms and Greenhouses, Lamb Farms, Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, NEDPA, NY Animal Ag Coalition, NY Farm Bureau, NYS Horticultural Society, NYSVGA, NY Wine Growers, NY Wine Policy Institute, Reeves Farm, NYSVGA, Stauffer Farms, SUNY Morrisville, and Upstate Niagara.
