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Last Update 04/02/2006

Farm Employers Labor Service
Employment Forms, Supplies and Safety Materials

Table of Contents

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Farm Labor Contractor's Guide
Heat-Illness Compliance CD-ROM
Job Descriptions, a Reference for Employers
Summary of Employment Requirements for California Agricultural Employers
Wage and Benefit Survey

Farm Labor Contractor's Guide: Summary of federal and California labor laws regulating farm labor contractors. Guide describes registration and licencing procedures. Also contains sample test questions to aid in studying for state exam.
English version . . . .#FELS-411 - $49.00/manual
Spanish version . . . .#FELS-411.1 - $49.00/manual

Heat-Illness Compliance CD-ROM: The Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS®) has produced a compliance CD-ROM containing a review of the new regulation and aids to assist agricultural employers to comply with the regulation. These aids include safety materials, company policies and procedures, and useful web links.
CD-ROM . . . . #FELS-413.0 - $15.00/CD-ROM

Job Descriptions, a Reference for Employers: Discusses the importance of job descriptions and explains how to write them. Contains over 40 sample job descriptions.
Job Descriptions Manual . . . #FELS-407 - $19.00/book

Summary of Employment Requirements for California Agricultural Employers: The tabbed, 3-ring binder summarizes the most generally applicable laws and regulations pertaining to agricultural employers. Contains over 125 pages.
Summary of Employment Requirements . . .#FELS-412 - $49.00/book

Wage and Benefit Survey: Complete tabulation of wages and benefits by job classification and county conducted annually by FELS.
Wage and Benefit Survey . . .#FELS-406 - $19.00/booklet

HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS

Employee Handbook (Short Form)
HR Compliance Manual
New Employee Orientation Manual
NO UNION Merchandise
Campaign Buttons
Baseball Cap
Campaign Buttons with Eagle Characterization
Responding to Performance Problems in the Field
Supervisor Training for Farm Labor Contractors
Supervisor's Responsibility under the ALRA
Supervisor's Handbook on Labor Relations
Union Promises Warranty Coupon Booklets
HUMAN RESOURCES VIDEOS
How to Build an Effective Team
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Supervisor's Responsibility under the ALRA
Supervisor Communications
Time Management
Time Management - Spanish
Violence and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Employee Handbook (short version): Ideal to inform seasonal employees about general rules of conduct, and other conditions of employment. Contain required notices such as sexual harassment, pregnancy leave, workweek, payday, etc. Handbook is customized by you answering specific facts about your company on the order form. Information is merged into final English and Spanish versions. Each language version is separately printed on 11" X 17" color paper of your choice. Click here for sample handbook and order form.
Basis customization. #FELS-401 - $49
Multiple printings of English. First 100 copies . #FELS-401.1 - $39.00
Multiple printings of Spanish. First 100 copies . #FELS-401.2 - $39.00
Each additional 100 copies of each language version. #FELS-401.3 - $19.00

HR Compliance Manual: Is it possible to stay on top of the numerous Cal/OSHA and Human Resource requirements? The FELS HR Compliance Manual can help. In a single 3-ring binder, FELS has compiled key HR procedures and Cal/OSHA programs. The HR Manual is customized to your company by merging your site-specific information into the Manual. Included is a Compact Disc (CD) containing the forms and safety aids referenced in the Manual. Check here for HR Manual Order Form
Manual for Agricultural Employers and CD . . . #FELS-410 - $350/customized manual
Manual for Non-agricultual Employers and CD . . . #FELS-410.1 - $350/customized manual

HR Compliance Replacement and Updated Sections

New Employee Orientation Manual: Employees' use of this training manual satisfies the requirements that ag employers must follow when hiring new employees. Explains to employees what they need to know about employment eligibility verification, workers' compensation insurance and fraud, state disability insurance, harassment, violence in the workplace, and much more.
English and Spanish . . . #FELS-408 - $59/manual

NO UNION Merchandise: Declare your position on unions by wearing pro-company merchandise:
 

Campaign Buttons: Large "NO" with campaign slogan "Liberty Without a Union." English and Spanish. 2¼" diameter.
Campaign Buttons . . . #FELS-302 - 59¢/button

Baseball Cap: White baseball cap has the words "No Union" and a "no union" symbol.
Baseball Cap . . . #FELS-303 - $6.95/hat

Campaign Buttons with Eagle Characterization: A 2¼" button with a characterization of an eagle surrounded by the international symbol for NO. and the campaign slogan "Liberty Without a Union."
Campaign Buttons- English and Spanish. 2¼" diameter . . . #FELS-305 - 59¢/button

 


Responding to Performance Problems in the Field: This training program was developed by the University of California Agricultural Personnel Management Program. It contains two videos and one 3-ring binder which provides an aid for supervisory training. The general video contains 9 set of scenes each depicting a personnel problem situation and three alternative supervisory responses to it. The training program is an entertaining training tool designed to enhance communication skills. English and Spanish.
Manual and VHS videos . . . #FELS-634 - $59/set

Supervisor Training for Farm Labor Contractors: This manual covers laws and regulations relating to worker safety, terms and conditions of employment, as well as other important subjects. Appropriate for complying with California Labor Code §1695, which requires farm labor contractors to train their supervisors in certain laws and regulations. Includes regulations overview, training program, exam, forms, and handouts.
English and Spanish Manual . . . #FELS-633 - $39/manual

Supervisor's Responsibility under the ALRA: A FELS-produced video that explains to supervisors what their responsibilities are-- to the company and under the Agricultural Labor Relations Act- when a union attempts to organize employees. The video also explains the supervisor's role as management, the company's no-union position, effective labor relations techniques, and what supervisors could do to make unionization unnecessary. 23 minutes.
English and Spanish - VHS version . . . .#FELS-307 - $69/video

English and Spanish - DVD version . . . .#FELS-307.1 - $75/DVD

Supervisor's Handbook on Labor Relations: This handbook explains what a supervisor should and should not do during union activity.
English and Spanish (34 pages) . . . #FELS-301 - $4.95/manual

Union Promises Warranty Coupon Booklets: These coupon booklets (3½" x 5½") may be used during union election campaigns. Each booklet contains coupons that employees may have signed by a union representative promising several key issues, such as that union members are not subject to fines for missing union meetings.
English and Spanish . . . #FELS-304 - $6.95/package of 10 booklets

HUMAN RESOURCES VIDEOS

How to Build an Effective Team: Cooperation, team effort, morale, spirit are the things that make up an effective and aggressive team in the workplace. Team building skills are discussed in this video and targets influences supervisors have on their employees. (12 Min.)
English version . . . #D2-909 - $39/video

Spanish version. #D2-909.1 - $39/video

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: This program explains how to deal with the sexual harassment issue and offers tips in avoiding/eliminating sexual harassment without infringing on your current policies. Program is directed at employee-employee relationships, but also covers supervisor-employee relations. (12 Min.)
English version. #D2-922 - $69/video
Spanish version. #D2-922.1 - $69/video

Supervisor's Responsibility under the ALRA: A FELS-produced video that explains to supervisors what their responsibilities are-- to the company and under the Agricultural Labor Relations Act- when a union attempts to organize employees. The video also explains the supervisor's role as management, the company's no-union position, effective labor relations techniques, and what supervisors could do to make unionization unnecessary. (23 Min.)
English and Spanish - VHS version . . . .#FELS-307 - $69/video

English and Spanish - DVD version . . . .#FELS-307.1 - $75/DVD

Supervisor Communications - Spanish: One of the most important functions of a supervisor is communication with their employees. This video explains how to listen to employees and gain their respect so employees will want to communicate with their supervisors. (15 min.)
Spanish version only #D2-916 - $39/video

Time Management: This program explains how to recognize time loss, organizing the supervisor's time to gain the maximum return on investment. Good course on managing time. Specifically tailored for front-line supervisors/lead persons. (20 Min.)
English version #D2-911 - $39/video

Time Management - Spanish: There is never enough time in the day for daily operations, much less the "nice to do" things required of supervisors. This video explains time management and how to get more out of the day without increasing hours. (14 Min.)
Spanish version only
#D2-919 - $39/video

Violence and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: This two-part video first explains management's duties regarding violence and sexual harassment in the workplace, then explains to employees how to identify potential violent situations and minimize problems as well as sexual harassment and proper procedures to follow. (31 Min.)
English and Spanish versions #FELS-924 - $69/VHS
English and Spanish #FELS-924.1 - $75/DVD

SPANISH LANGUAGE AIDS

Spanish Translation Service
Spanish for the California Farmer

Spanish Translation Service: Have your English text translated into Spanish. FELS translators are Mexican-Americans who understand the nuances of agricultural words and phrases. Call for details.
English Text Translated into Spanish . . . #FELS-505 - $45/double-spaced page
English Text on electronic document: . . . #FELS-505.1 - $35/double-spaced page.

Spanish for the California Farmer: Written to give growers a basic introduction to the Spanish language, this book explains basic Spanish grammar as well as agricultural vocabulary and slang. 72 pages.
English and Spanish Book . . .#FELS-504 - $19/book

OTHER FELS SERVICES

Personnel Audit and Employee Handbook Service
Safety Training
Subscription to Farm Employers Labor Service
Supervisor Training
Train-the-Trainer for Pesticide Safety Training of Field Workers and Pesticide Handlers

Personnel Audit and Employee Handbook Service: After a day-long review of your company's personnel procedures, a FELS representative will help you develop your company employee handbook. Fee includes a FELS Laminated Poster Set and sample employment forms. Click here for Personnel Audit Checklist . One day Audit. Call for details.

Safety Training: Our FELS consultants are available to help employers develop Haz Com, Respiratory and Injury Illness Prevention Programs. They are bilingual (English and Spanish) and experienced in conducting employee safety and supervisor training programs.FELS safety training covers:

  • Pesticide Training (WPS)
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Hazard Communication
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Violence & Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
  • Supervisor's responsibilities
  • Back Injury Prevention
  • Tractor and Ag Equipment
  • Forklift Operator
  • Safety Pesticide-Field and Handler
  • Harvest Safety
  • And much more

Call for details.

Subscription to Farm Employers Labor Service: Annual subscription to FELS includes informative monthly newsletter, access to FELS Employer Hotline, Group Legal Services Plan, 20% discount on FELS forms and supplies, and discounts on other FELS services.
Subscribe to FELS On-line - $300
Subscribe to FELS On-line - Farm Bureau Member - $200

Supervisor Training: Employers are becoming aware of the important role their supervisors play in the company's success. Since the supervisor directly affects employee attitudes, a poor supervisor can quickly cause many problems. Likewise, a supervisor with sharpened skills can be an invaluable asset. FELS supervisor training covers:

  • Giving instructions
  • Disciplinary techniques
  • Dealing with the difficult employee
  • Conducting interviews
  • Setting a good example
  • Safety issues
  • Record keeping
  • Motivating employees
  • Body language and how it might conflict with a verbal message
  • Job performance evaluation
  • Documentation
  • Improving communications
  • Injury and Illness Prevention
  • Job instruction training
  • Safety Train-the-Trainer

Call for details.

Train-the-Trainer for Pesticide Safety Training of Field Workers and Pesticide Handlers: A comprehensive training course for trainers of field workers and pesticide handlers about pesticide safety. DPR approved. Program includes a review of the pesticide safety regulation, tips on training people, trainer course material and sample exam.
English and Spanish. #FELS-509 Call for dates and cost.