Event Details

Date

November 21, 2019

Time

1:00-2:00pm

Location

CCE Broome
840 Upper Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905

Cost

This event is free.

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

Pre-Registration Deadline: November 20, 2019

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Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act

November 21, 2019

Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act

Agricultural employers in NY are taking action now to prepare for new labor laws. This free info session will provide details about the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2020. Representatives from NYSDOL will be present to answer questions and discuss how the changes will affect scheduling, payment of wages, and recordkeeping for ag employers.

We will provide light refreshments. Please register to let us know you're coming!




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