Employer Services & Resources
2022 Growing Season
Check out our webinar on the 2022 growing season below
Farm Labor
Laws, Regulations and Information
Application for Dispensation
Fruit and Vegetable Processing Plants
Upon approval, an employer engaged in processing perishable produce may be granted a dispensation from certain requirements of the Labor Law, pursuant to the provisions of the Defense Emergency Act of 1951. To request approval, complete and submit the Application for Dispensation.
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Links
- Checklist of required posters for the agriculture industry: dol.ny.gov/checklist-required-notifications-agricultural-employers-al490
- Required posters for the agriculture industry: dol.ny.gov//labor-posters-agricultural-workplace-aglp3-english
- A Farmer’s Guide to the New York State Department of Labor: dol.ny.gov/p130-farmers-guide-to-nysdol
- Other information for agricultural business owners: dol.ny.gov/labor-information-agricultural-employer-aglp1-english
Community Resources
- Resources for Farm Workers (Western Region) / Servicios para Trabajadores Agrícolas (Región occidental) (AL200.1)
- Resources for Farm Workers (Eastern Region) / Servicios para Trabajadores Agrícolas (Región oriental) (AL 200.2)
- Resources for Farm Workers (New York City and Long Island Region) / Servicios para Trabajadores Agrícolas (Región de Ciudad de Nueva York y Long Island) (200.3)