Labor Roadshow IV Agenda
The Ag Workforce Development Council has announced the agenda for the virtual Labor Roadshow IV. A series of five one to two-hour webinars will be held online through Zoom at noon on November 18, ...
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COVID-19 prevention efforts by New York farmers
A survey of farm managers conducted during summer 2020 Link to study report New York farmers confronted a massive, new challenge in 2020 from the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus and the ...
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Washington State Supreme Court Says Dairy Workers Get Overtime Pay at 40 Hours
The Washington State Supreme Court decided in a 5-4 split decision last week in favor of two dairy farm workers who sued their employer claiming they were entitled to overtime pay. The court’s decision ...
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Labor Roadshow: Overtime and Day-of-Rest to Kick Things Off
Farm employers need to get up to speed about changes to overtime and day-of-rest requirements in New York and Ag Workforce Development Council’s Labor Roadshow IV is the best opportunity to do that. Roadshow ...
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Questions Answered About New York Sick Leave Requirements
New York State employment law changed in 2020 to require sick leave for most private sector employees, including farm employees. The state released guidance about the program yesterday through a website and detailed FAQ ...
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