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.