Overview
In order to assist agricultural employers in achieving compliance with New York's Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA), a number of forms and other resources are provided for your use.
Pay Notice and Acknowledgement for Farm Workers
New York State Department of Labor Form LS 309 is a blank farm work agreement that contains all of the fields that employers must include to notify each employee in writing of conditions of employment at time of commitment to hire. This agreement must be completed to comply with the Wage Theft Prevention Act.
It should be given to the employee in his or her primary language if that language is available. If the employee's primary language is not available above, then the form should be given to the employee in English.
This form is also available in the following languages:
Wage Statements for Agricultural Employers
New York State Department of Labor Form AL 447 is a blank wage statement. It contains all of the fields that employers of year-round or seasonal workers must provide to document each pay period to comply with the Wage Theft Prevention Act.
New York State Department of Labor Form AL 446 is a sample of a completed wage statement for agricultural workers.
Additional Information
Visit the Division of Labor Standards for additional information about New York's Wage Theft Prevention Act and what is required of employers and workers.