Event Details
Date
November 15 - November 18, 2016
Time
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Host
Agriculture Workforce Development Council (AWDC)Agriculture Workforce Development Council's Labor Roadshow
November 15 - November 18, 2016Labor Roadshow Will Help Clarify Labor Regulations
A stable, well-trained workforce is the lifeblood of agriculture. The Agriculture Workforce Development Council (AWDC) was formed to raise awareness of on-going labor issues and to bring resources to farm operators so they can adopt best practices. Even well managed operations can struggle with understanding and filtering the multitude of legal and regulatory requirements associated with all aspects of managing a workforce.
AWDC will sponsor the labor roadshow, "Helping Agriculture Employers Stay Current on Employment Rules and Best Practices," at four locations across the state the week of Nov. 15. The full day program is specifically for farm owners and managers to gain tools and information to help their farm business attract and retain skilled workers. Space is limited, therefore prior registration is required. We expect heavy interest and suggest early registration. Register by November 7th.
WHEN & WHERE: All locations will start at 10:00 AM sharp and conclude at 4:00 PM.
Tuesday, November 15: Elba Fireman’s Rec Hall, 7143 Oak Orchard Rd, Elba
Wednesday, November 16: Hilton Garden Inn, 74 State Street, Auburn
Thursday, November 17: Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Friday, November 18: Ramada Watertown, 6300 Arsenal Street, Watertown
Cost: $45/person or $40/person for 2 or more from a farm. Please be prepared to pay cash/check at the door. Check in and program payment will be from 9:30-9:50 AM.
To register: Please email farm name, attendee name(s), and contact email address to registration@nedpa.org.
- Presentations will address 5 key areas:
- Basic rules and best practices for payroll, hours, hiring and termination.
- Workplace policies every business should have in place and follow.
- Housing: what is required and what is offered by your competition.
- Health and Safety: training and reporting rules, preventing injuries.
- Documenting your policies, actions and outcomes.
Presenters will include members of the AWDC along with three leading experts on labor law:
- Charles Palmer, Partner, Managing Partner, Waukesha Office, Micheal Best Law Firm
- Leah Ziemba, Partner, Industry Group Chair, Agribusiness, Food and Beverage, Michael Best Law Firm
- Wendel Hall, Hall Law Office, Washington, DC
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