Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Beginning Farmer Labor Law Guide
A guide to labor law basics for beginning farmers who hire help. It lists the topics to confirm with labor agencies before taking on workers.
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The steps on this page
- Decide employee or contractor status
- Learn wage rules that apply
- Check hiring paperwork needs
- Review work hour rules
- Review rules for young workers
- Check housing rules if provided
- Learn workers compensation needs
- Post required notices
- Keep payroll records
How to use this guide
Read the steps once through before you start, then keep the page nearby while you work. Use the notes lines to add what your own setup needs.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA.
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