ALBANY — Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Agriculture Programs across the state are collaborating on a multi-location effort to bring together agricultural labor experts and farm business management specialists to discuss New York’s new laws regarding workplace sexual harassment. The training will help agricultural employers understand the new requirements and decide what steps they will take to meet the new standards before the October 2019 deadline. Trainings will take place on July 29th and July 30th at the locations listed below from 10am – 1pm.
Speakers located across the state will connect virtually to share their presentations. Each workshop location will project the virtual meeting and provide a light lunch. Participants will be able to ask real time questions and engage with other farmers.
This training is designed for employers and human resource managers, not employees. For more information and to register visit https://forms.gle/duASeZ35oqP1e28M9 by July 26th. The cost to attend is $10/person payable at the door. For questions or to register over the phone, contact your local Cooperative Extension office.
The agenda for the meeting will provide an information overview and opportunities for discussion:
10:00‐10:15‐ MARY‐KATE WHEELER: Introduction to the New Rules: Overview, deadlines, and dates.
10:15‐11:00‐ RICHARD STUP: Resources Available from Extension: How to use reviewed case studies.
11:00‐11:30‐ KELSEY O’SHEA: Legal Concerns: Compliance, implications, and risks.
11:30‐12:00‐ Lunch/Break
12:00‐12:30‐ LIBBY EIHOLZER: Outside Materials: Other agencies resources, risks and concerns.
12:30‐1:00‐ NICOLE TOMMELL: Closing Remarks: Summarizing action items, updates on other labor
research.
Meetings will take place in each of the listed Cornell Cooperative Extension county offices, except where an alternative venue and address is provided.
July 29th‐
Clinton County Cooperative Extension Office
Chautauqua County Cooperative Extension Office
Chemung County Cooperative Extension Office
Herkimer County Cooperative Extension Office
Lewis County Cooperative Extension Office
Onondaga County‐ Farm Credit East, One Technology Pl, Homer, NY 13077
Orleans County Cooperative Extension Office
Schoharie County Cooperative Extension Office
St Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Office
Ulster County‐ Hudson Valley Lab in Highland, NY
Yates County Cooperative Extension Office
July 30th‐
Chenango County Cooperative Extension Office
Columbia County Cooperative Extension Office
Cortland County‐ Dryden Fire Hall, 26 North St, Dryden, NY 13053
Essex County Cooperative Extension Office
Franklin County Cooperative Extension
Fulton/Montgomery Cooperative Extension Office
Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Office
Livingston County Cooperative Extension Office
Madison County Cooperative Extension Office
Saratoga County Cooperative Extension Office
Tioga County Cooperative Extension Office
Steuben County Cooperative Extension Office
Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office
Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities. For accommodations, please contact your viewing location at least one week prior to the event.
–Cornell Cooperative Extension