This training event will provide information and guidance on the different regulations pertaining to agricultural employment. Growers, farmers, shippers, contractors, farm labor contractors, and agricultural employees are encouraged to attend. Speakers will discuss federal and state labor law requirements including FLSA, MSPA, H-2A, New Mexico Workers' Compensation, Migrant Housing and Transportation, and FLC requirements.

Attendance is free, but space is limited.

Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week is an annual event sponsored by OSHA’s national Alliance with the National Grain and Feed Association, Grain Elevator and Processing Society, and Grain Handling Safety Coalition. Every year hundreds of employees are injured or die from preventable hazards while working in grain storage and handling. This year’s theme, “Small Changes, Big Impact,” emphasizes that making even small changes in the workplace can go a long way to improving safety. Participate in this year’s Stand Up by joining free, virtual learning sessions each day, or conducting a toolbox talk, training, or focused discussion on a grain safety topic at your worksite.  

Event Schedule:

Monday: Kick Off
Tuesday: Electrical Safety
Wednesday: Heat Stress and Weather-Related Hazards
Thursday: Personal Protective Equipment
Friday: Slips/Trips/Falls, Crush and Struck-By Hazards

Learn more and register at https://standup4grainsafety.org/.  

Presented in coordination with various federal agencies, the seminar will focus on federal regulations governing agricultural employment and include presentations on the Fair Labor Standards Act, Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, H-2A temporary agricultural program and Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Learn about requirements for wages, housing, transportation, field sanitation, farm labor contractor certification, and more. Discussions will also include Equity, Retaliation and Labor Trafficking in agriculture. For more information contact: Ivan Pelaez: Pelaez.Ivan@dol.gov

The Wage and Hour Division mission is to promote and achieve compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of the nation's workforce. We are committed to ensuring that workers in this country are paid properly and for all the hours they work. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting most full-time and part-time workers. The Wage and Hour Division helps all workers in the United States, enforcing the law without regard to a worker's immigration status.

Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses and Caregivers (TEAMS) is a series of Department of Labor (DOL) employment workshops that extend the Department’s Transition Assistance Program to assist military spouses and caregivers as they plan and prepare for their job search in pursuit of their employment goals. All TEAMS workshops are instructor-led virtual training, provided at a variety of times, to meet the needs of individuals stationed throughout the world.

LinkedIn Job Search: This two-hour workshop offers insider knowledge to utilize LinkedIn’s job search features. Participants learn how to set job alerts, connect with new people, join groups, and follow organizations to grow their networks. This workshop also shares a rare sneak peek into the recruiter’s view on LinkedIn providing invaluable insight into LinkedIn job searches.

Sign up for this class BEFORE May 19, 2022
Note: time is in Eastern Time (ET)

Space is limited. Visit : Military Spouse Events Page (TEAMS)  for additional workshops and times.

Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses and Caregivers (TEAMS) is a series of Department of Labor (DOL) employment workshops that extend the Department’s Transition Assistance Program to assist military spouses and caregivers as they plan and prepare for their job search in pursuit of their employment goals. All TEAMS workshops are instructor-led virtual training, provided at a variety of times, to meet the needs of individuals stationed throughout the world.

LinkedIn Job Search: This two-hour workshop offers insider knowledge to utilize LinkedIn’s job search features. Participants learn how to set job alerts, connect with new people, join groups, and follow organizations to grow their networks. This workshop also shares a rare sneak peek into the recruiter’s view on LinkedIn providing invaluable insight into LinkedIn job searches.

Sign up for this class BEFORE April 20, 2022
Note: time is in Eastern Time (ET)

Space is limited. Visit : Military Spouse Events Page (TEAMS)  for additional workshops and times.

Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses and Caregivers (TEAMS) is a series of Department of Labor (DOL) employment workshops that extend the Department’s Transition Assistance Program to assist military spouses and caregivers as they plan and prepare for their job search in pursuit of their employment goals. All TEAMS workshops are instructor-led virtual training, provided at a variety of times, to meet the needs of individuals stationed throughout the world.

Salary Negotiations: This two-hour workshop explains basic knowledge for salary, compensation, job offers and negotiation skills. Included exercises and resources will help you understand your worth to your next employer.

Sign up for this class BEFORE May 19, 2022
Note: time is in Eastern Time (ET)

Space is limited. Visit : Military Spouse Events Page (TEAMS)  for additional workshops and times.

Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses and Caregivers (TEAMS) is a series of Department of Labor (DOL) employment workshops that extend the Department’s Transition Assistance Program to assist military spouses and caregivers as they plan and prepare for their job search in pursuit of their employment goals. All TEAMS workshops are instructor-led virtual training, provided at a variety of times, to meet the needs of individuals stationed throughout the world.

Salary Negotiations: This two-hour workshop explains basic knowledge for salary, compensation, job offers and negotiation skills. Included exercises and resources will help you understand your worth to your next employer.

Sign up for this class BEFORE April 21, 2022
Note: time is in Eastern Time (ET)

Space is limited. Visit : Military Spouse Events Page (TEAMS)  for additional workshops and times.

Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses and Caregivers (TEAMS) is a series of Department of Labor (DOL) employment workshops that extend the Department’s Transition Assistance Program to assist military spouses and caregivers as they plan and prepare for their job search in pursuit of their employment goals. All TEAMS workshops are instructor-led virtual training, provided at a variety of times, to meet the needs of individuals stationed throughout the world.

Interview Skills: Preparation is key for a great job interview. This two-hour workshop provides tips and coaching for job interviews and handling those hard-to-answer questions.

Sign up for this class BEFORE May 18, 2022
Note: time is in Eastern Time (ET)

Space is limited. Visit : Military Spouse Events Page (TEAMS)  for additional classes and times.

Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses and Caregivers (TEAMS) is a series of Department of Labor (DOL) employment workshops that extend the Department’s Transition Assistance Program to assist military spouses and caregivers as they plan and prepare for their job search in pursuit of their employment goals. All TEAMS workshops are instructor-led virtual training, provided at a variety of times, to meet the needs of individuals stationed throughout the world.

Interview Skills: Preparation is key for a great job interview. This two-hour workshop provides tips and coaching for job interviews and handling those hard-to-answer questions.

Sign up for this class BEFORE April 20, 2022
Note: time is in Eastern Time (ET)

Space is limited. Visit : Military Spouse Events Page (TEAMS)  for additional classes and times.

Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses and Caregivers (TEAMS) is a series of Department of Labor (DOL) employment workshops that extend the Department’s Transition Assistance Program to assist military spouses and caregivers as they plan and prepare for their job search in pursuit of their employment goals. All TEAMS workshops are instructor-led virtual training, provided at a variety of times, to meet the needs of individuals stationed throughout the world.

LinkedIn Profiles: This two-hour workshop walks participants through building their LinkedIn profiles. Participants learn how to create a profile that markets their professional brand, uses keywords to attract recruiters, and utilizes LinkedIn for skill endorsements and recommendations from their networks. This workshop is a prerequisite for the LinkedIn Job Search workshop.

Sign up for this class BEFORE May 17, 2022
Note: time is in Eastern Time (ET)

Space is limited. Visit : Military Spouse Events Page (TEAMS)  for additional workshops and times.