LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR FARMWORKERS

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New York's Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act

In January of 2020, the Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act went into effect, extending many new protections to New York farmworkers, including the right to a day of rest, overtime pay, and collective bargaining rights. 

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COVID-19 Guidelines for Agriculture


Interim Guidance for Prevention and Response of COVID-19 at Farms

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Operator Checklist for Farms

Covid-19 Prevention Tips for Farmworkers

Interim Guidance for Horticulture (greenhouse operations, nurseries, sod farms, arborists and landscapers)

Interim Guidance for Non-Food Related Agriculture Activities During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Non-Food Related Agriculture Guidelines for Employers and Employees

 


H-2A Guestworker Rights


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