Employment and Training, Labor Law Training Topics

• Job Service Resources: Connecting Employers with Job Seekers, Wisconsin Fast Forward
  Find out about tools you can use today at no cost to help connect with candidates with proven foundational skills. Learn about the variety of Job Service tools available and how they can be incorporated into your hiring practice. Learn about the Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grant program, a nationally recognized, talent development solution driven by Wisconsin businesses to train and retain highly skilled workers, how it impacts business and employees in Wisconsin, and how to submit a successful WFF grant application.


• State and Federal Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Laws and Protections Overview
  Discusses the primary functions of migrant law enforcement, which is administered by DWD (DWD 301 code) including: inspection and certification of all migrant camps in the state; work agreement reviews; crew leader registration; field sanitation; and complaint investigation. Also, provides a brief overview of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) administered by the Federal Wage and Hour Division.


• Overview of H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
  The federal H-2A visa program allows agricultural employers who anticipate a shortage of domestic workers to bring nonimmigrant foreign workers to the U.S. to perform agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor with assistance from the Department of Workforce Development. H-2A visa program participants must follow state and federal regulations when applying for the program and employing H-2A visa holder. Learn more about this program and its requirements before deciding if this program will help you meet your workforce needs.