Episode 43: Unlock the Potential of a Farm Employee Handbook

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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.

Suggested Resources:

• Model Farm Employee Manual
• Avoiding Discrimination in Employment for Farm and Ranch Businesses
• Episode 42: Avoiding Discrimination in Hiring and Firing on New Hampshire Farms