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Federal
Agency Information Sites
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Extensive, well-structured links to federal
sites. From the Center for Information Law and Policy
Among titles of interest to farm
operators are those explaining the H-2A program,
coverage of the Fair Labor
Standards Act, the employment
relationship under FLSA, and joint
employment under the Migrant and Seasonal Ag Workers Protection Act.
Clickable table of contents leads to
practical factsheets on statutes and regulations administered by DOL.
Section specific to agriculture includes information on employment
authorization for non-citizens, the Migrant
and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA), and the H-2A visa
program.
Includes minors, rest and meal periods,
payday, right-to-work, & more.
Includes specifics recent raises, history
of the minimum wage, the new workplace poster, and a detailed compendium of
state minimum wage laws.
Explains basics of the federal-state
program. Linked pages provide more detail, including info on federal UI
tax for ag workers, and point to corresponding state
agencies.
Drug-free Workplace
Advisor
Includes step-by-step guide to developing
a drug-free workplace program. Interactive system contains crisis
management advice as well as presentation materials (PowerPoint slides,
overheads, handouts) to help employers inform selves, supervisors, and
other employees about substance abuse issues and applicable laws. A
Program-Builder page links to sections on Policy Development, Supervisor
Training, Employee Education, Employee Assistance Program, and Drug
Testing.
An interactive system to assist on laws
enforced by DOL.
Created by Workforce Investment Act to
assist seasonally-employed farmworkers through job training and related
services.
Unique source on demographics, working
and living conditions of U.S.
farmworkers.
Many references to help in understanding
ergonomics and preventing musculoskeletal injuries caused by repetitive
stress. Includes a protocol for developing
industry-specific guidelines, a summary of state ergonomics
plans, and links to many additional
resources.
For help in checking employee names and
social security numbers against SSA records.
DOT unit responsible for policy, guidance
and consultation on drug and alcohol issues in the transportation
industry. Nice set of links to drug testing rules and resources.
Includes
links to full text of laws enforced by the EEOC - including Title VII of
the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities
Act. Interesting sections on enforcement, litigation, and employer
responsibilities under the ADA.
Investigative
arm of Congress. Examines matters relating to the receipt and disbursement
of public funds; performs audits and evaluations of Government programs and
activities.
Administers
the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) which provides for (1) employee
election of union or no representation, and (2) remedying unfair labor
practices, in nonagricultural private sector labor relations.
Business,
economic, and trade information gathered from hundreds of other offices and
divisions of the Federal government.
Filled with
data and anaysis about the population, business, and geography.
Includes specific gateway to findings of Census 2000.
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