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Agricultural Labor Mistakes to Avoid

9/23/2020: Agricultural Labor Mistakes to Avoid

Agricultural employers face a variety of unique legal challenges.  Although there are some exemptions for agricultural workers in federal and state labor laws, incorrectly applying those exemptions is, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, a common mistake made by agricultural employers.  This webinar will outline the basics of agricultural labor laws and give employers tips to avoid common pitfalls.  

Presenter: Megan Todd, Esq. Research Assistant, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

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Women in Agriculture
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