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 Employee Handbook (Standard Form version): Ideal to inform employees about general rules of conduct, and other conditions of employment. The handbook contains required notices such as sexual harassment, pregnancy leave, workweek, payday, etc. The 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.  You can download a Standard Form Employee Handbook Order Form and view Employee Handbook pricing here.

 


Supervisor’s Handbook on Labor Relations
: A booklet produced by FELS that explains what a supervisor should and should not do during a union activity. English & Spanish.  Learn more here.

Supervisor’s Handbook on Labor Relations  . .
301.B.BOK $49.99 SALE: $39.99/manual
 

 

 

 
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. 

Check here for HR Manual Order Form - Check here for Programs Administrator Descriptions

Manual for Agricultural Employers  . . #409.E.MNL $350/manual
 

 

 

 
 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 . . . #407.E.BOK - $25.00/book

 

 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 . . . #302.B.BTN - $2.00/button 
 
 Baseball Cap: White baseball cap has the words "No Union" and a "no union" symbol.
  Baseball Cap . . . #303.B.CAP - $20/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 . . . #305.B.BTN - $2.00/button 

   

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Supervisor's Responsibility under the ALRA

 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.) (Click here to preview video)

English and Spanish - DVD version . . . ..#307.B.DVD - $95/DVD

 

Termination Notice: Employers can protect themselves against claims of an unlawful discharge by informing the employee that the reason was acceptable under at-will employment doctrine and not for an impermisslbe, discriminatory reason.

 
 

 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 . . . # - $45/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 . . .#504.B.BOK - $22/book
 

 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
  • 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. For more information......

 
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. # Call for dates and cost.