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Workers and Employees

Easily navigate to the information you need about employment law on the farm.

I’m thinking about hiring help. What should I know during the planning stages?

Help me understand my payroll and tax obligations to farm workers.

Can I pay my workers in broccoli, bacon, housing, or other non-cash goods?

Employees, independent contractors, interns or something else… How do I classify workers?

Can my farm or ranch host volunteers?

When is an employee manual important and how do I create one?

I want to avoid discrimination in hiring, managing and dismissing workers. How?

I want to work with other businesses to hire collaboratively. Are there any creative options for me?

Does my farm or ranch have to pay overtime to workers?

I want to offer benefits to employees on my farm. What are my options for health care, retirement, and pay raises?

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