November 29, 2022
Business Tips and Tools
Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series
Presented by Harris Beach PLLC and Farm Credit East
One of the most pressing issues facing seasonal businesses continues to be labor – specifically how to secure reliable employees to fill seasonal and permanent needs.
In this webinar series, presenters will navigate the complex maze of the H-2B non-agriculture and H-2A agricultural visa programs to provide an overview of visa requirements, procedures, compliance and employer obligations. Foreign labor options to fill permanent labor needs at farms and seasonal businesses will also be discussed.
H-2A: Getting the Agricultural Workers you Need Legally - Wednesday, November 30 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Presented with the New York State Department of Labor's Foreign Labor Certification Unit
Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses - Wednesday, December 7 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
I-9 Compliance: What Every Seasonal Business Needs to Know - Wednesday, December 14 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
H-2B: Navigating the Maze - Wednesday, January 11 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
One of the most pressing issues facing seasonal businesses continues to be labor – specifically how to secure reliable employees to fill seasonal and permanent needs.
In this webinar series, presenters will navigate the complex maze of the H-2B non-agriculture and H-2A agricultural visa programs to provide an overview of visa requirements, procedures, compliance and employer obligations. Foreign labor options to fill permanent labor needs at farms and seasonal businesses will also be discussed.
H-2A: Getting the Agricultural Workers you Need Legally - Wednesday, November 30 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Presented with the New York State Department of Labor's Foreign Labor Certification Unit
- H-2A 101: The 2022-23 process
- H-2A employer obligations and compliance requirements
- What constitutes "agricultural" employment?
- Breaking down the H-2A final rule
- Updates from the NYS Department of Labor
The webinar recording is hosted by Harris Beach PLLC. Registration is required. Your contact information will be shared with Harris Beach PLLC.
Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses - Wednesday, December 7 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- PERM labor certification 101: navigating the permanent labor process
- Defining the job and requirements
- The prevailing wage process
- Advertising and recruitment requirements
- USCIS processing
- Maintaining your seasonal visa programs (H-2A/B) while navigating the PERM process
- Consular processing vs. adjustment of status
The webinar recording is hosted by Harris Beach PLLC. Registration is required. Your contact information will be shared with Harris Beach PLLC.
I-9 Compliance: What Every Seasonal Business Needs to Know - Wednesday, December 14 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- I-9 Compliance 101: The Rules
- Avoiding nationality discrimination in the hiring process
- How to complete Form I-9
- COVID-related flexibilities
- I-9 FAQ's
The webinar recording is hosted by Harris Beach PLLC. Registration is required. Your contact information will be shared with Harris Beach PLLC.
H-2B: Navigating the Maze - Wednesday, January 11 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- H-2B 101: The 2023 process
- 2023 cap updates
- H-2B DOL and USCIS compliance requirements
- How to prepare for an H-2B government audit
The webinar recording is hosted by Harris Beach PLLC. Registration is required. Your contact information will be shared with Harris Beach PLLC.
