Following is a message about agritourism from NYS Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball: Dear Partner, I would like to take this opportunity to send a critical reminder about New York State’s New York ...
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Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development has hired Rachel McCarthy to coordinate a new series of courses in a Supervisory Leadership certificate program. This newly created position enhances the capacity of Ag Workforce Development to offer ...
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What We Know The Law New York State, in the 2020 budget act, mandated annual sick leave on a permanent basis. There is no exemption for farm employers from the sick leave requirement and ...
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Cornell CALS and Cornell Cooperative Extension are hosting office hours for farmers and packers to answer any questions they might have about managing and responding to protect the farm workforce during COVID-19. Office hours ...
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2020 NY Labor Law Updates 2020 brought additional changes to the NY farm labor laws. Overtime and day-of-rest rules apply to most farm employees but some family members and certain managers may be exempt ...
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