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78 minutes

Legal Obligations for Injuries and Disabilities on the Farm

Gain insight and practical solutions on how to support your farm and ranch employees with physical and mental disabilities.

Find a specific spot in this episode:

0:30 – Introduction and Overview of the Webinar

2:21 – Introduction to Farm Commons

4:32 – Bonita and Chloe’s Introductions

7:10 – Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

11:30 – Steps for Determining Reasonable Accommodations

17:09 – Scenario: Farmer Reina and Uncle Chris

38:41 – Small Group Discussion and Scenarios

51:44 – Accommodations for Cognitive Disabilities

1:05:31 – Modified Work Schedules and Behavioral Standards

1:12:22 – Q&A and Closing Remarks

 

The law prohibits discriminating against people with disabilities. This webinar is designed to help you understand how to support your employees and strengthen your management skills.

Learn more about supporting your farm employees with disabilities through our guides

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This material is based upon the work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2023-70027-40444.

   

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