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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
Summary of Employment
Requirements for California Agricultural Employers
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
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.
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