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In this episode, we dive into the surprising efficiencies and improvements of farm employee handbooks. Tune in to learn how an employee handbook can support clear and effective training and communication on your farm while also managing the very real risk of a discrimination claim. Episode 43.
0:00 – Introduction
1:04 – Understanding Employee Handbooks
4:58 – Setting Realistic Expectations
10:35 – Time Off and Flexibility
20:35 – Preventing Discrimination
21:10 – Unemployment Insurance Claims
32:07 – Additional Provisions in Employee Handbooks
32:42 – Conclusion and Resources
In this episode, we dive into the surprising efficiencies and improvements that farm employee handbooks can provide for your farm or ranch operation, featuring New Hampshire state specific examples. Whether you’re interested in establishing work expectations for bad weather, equitably managing requests for days off, or creating a disciplinary procedure, the farm employee handbook is a tool for it all. They set reasonable, realistic expectations up front, for everyone. They guard against discrimination. They manage unemployment insurance claims. The farm employee handbook is a multi-functional tool that will increase the legal resilience of your work team. Tune in to learn how and why.
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