Join us for the fourth webinar in the AgWorks law series to strengthen your workplace and protect your business by understanding how anti-discrimination laws shape employment practices.
For more than fifty years, federal and state laws have prohibited discrimination based on race, gender, national origin, age, disability, whistleblower status, and other protected categories, making compliance essential for every employer.
This session strives to equip you with knowledge and resources to assist you in managing your business confidently within the framework of the law and preparing for potential claims. You will also learn how enforcement works, which agencies are involved, and what proactive steps you can take to foster a fair and legally compliant workplace.
An optional second hour will offer the opportunity to ask legal questions and discuss real-world scenarios with experienced attorneys. Please note: The Ag Law Center provides educational support and resources only and does not offer legal representation.
Please note: Attorney CLE is NOT available for this program.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
This webinar is open to everyone at no cost, thanks to an AgWorks grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The goal of the AgWorks grant is to build and maintain a skilled and resilient agricultural workforce while reducing potential safety and legal issues for employers. To help track grant reach and eligibility, participants will be asked questions during registration. Responses will remain confidential and will not be shared outside the project team.
Funding for this Program is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and Pennsylvania CareerLink®. This project is funded 100% with federal funds from a U.S. Department of Labor grant totaling $1,325,699.00 and 0% ($0.00) non-federal funds. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. For more information, visit Agworks.
AgWorks: Connecting Agricultural Businesses to Workforce Services and Training
Project Background
From 2025 to 2027, Penn State Extension and the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will collaborate with farms and agriculture-related businesses to strengthen the workforce system. This initiative aims to support employers, expand opportunities for workers, and enhance employment conditions throughout the agricultural sector.
Workforce Help for Farms and Agribusinesses
AgWorks will provide 100 registered small- to medium-sized Pennsylvania farms and agribusinesses with no-cost training and consultation in the following areas to ensure business sustainability:
- Hiring and Retention
- Business Operations
- Compensation and Benefits
- Legal Counseling *
- Health and Safety
- PA CareerLink® services to help farms and Agribusinesses
Additional resources may be available to those who register and consult with their Workforce Consultant.
Webinars and Private Consultation
Over the next two years, we will offer over 90 webinars that will be recorded and available to those participating. The webinars are open to participating organizations and their employees.
Registered participants can also speak with their workforce consultants to utilize tailored consulting and other services that fit their professional needs.
Register for the AgWorks Program
To participate in the AgWorks program, complete the intake form, which includes a brief survey that will help us understand the challenges that businesses face.
For more information about the program, contact agworks@psu.edu.
For more information about the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s training and services, visit their website.
