New York State Labor Law Resources
A Farmer’s Guide to the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL). This is a 20-page booklet that covers many of the most common regulations that farm employers need to know.
Services for Agricultural Employers. This is a webpage from NYSDOL with many helpful links and copies of materials such as state-required posters.
Services for Agricultural Workers. This is a webpage from NYSDOL with resources on many labor topics from the worker’s point of view. Employers will also find many of the resources helpful.
Services and Protections for Farm Laborers. This is an extensive booklet outlining available legal protections and NYSDOL services for farmworkers.
Agricultural employment is governed by a variety of regulations from federal and state authorities.
New York FLFLPA Labor Law Changes
New York State enacted the Farm Laborer Fair Labor Practices Act (FLFLPA) in 2019 and 2020. This page is intended to point you toward helpful resources to understand the new legal requirements and make changes in your business and human resource management practices to comply with the new requirements.
Work Authorization and the I-9 Process
All U.S. employers must verify and document that all new employees hired after 1986 must be authorized to work in the United States.
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Sexual harassment has no place on the farm. These tools and resources help managers prevent and deal with sexual harassment.
Overtime
A set of resources to help New York farms plan a business strategy and comply with the overtime rules in the Farm Labor Act of 2019.
Federal Farm Labor Law Resources
Federal farm labor laws are very important, especially regarding migrant and seasonal employees. Many state laws are more restrictive and therefore, supersede the federal laws.
Agriculture Compliance Assistance Toolkit. U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division put together a collection of compliance resources for agricultural employers. You can find factsheets, posters, and other helpful material all in one place.
Cultivating Compliance: An Agricultural Guide to Federal Labor Law. This easy-to-read publication provides a good overview of federal requirements, especially with migrant and H-2A employees.
