Jan 28, 2016 - 9:00 â 10:15. Breakout 1 â The Legal Worker Program. Intro to H-2A for the first time employer. Break
WORKFORCE SUMMIT
Central WA University (Student Union Building) ELLENSBURG Thursday, January 28, 2016 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
AGENDA 8:30 – 9:00
REGISTRATION
9:00 – 10:15
Breakout 1 – The Legal Worker Program Intro to H-2A for the first time employer Breakout 2 – Auditing your program Ensuring you are in compliance (employers with 1-2 years’ experience in H-2A) Breakout 3 – Advanced Topics & Case Studies Experienced H-2A employers discussion group
10:15 – 10:30
BREAK
10:30 – 11:00
Top Two Problems 1. Offering the contract to domestic and foreign workers 2. Prohibition against workers paying fees
11:00 – 11:30
Speed Dating Booth participants have 5 minutes to tell you why their booth is a “can’t miss”
11:30 – Noon
VISIT BOOTHS
12:00 – 1:00
LUNCH – PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS Sylvia Cabrera, Deputy Consul of Mexico in Seattle discusses consulate services
1:00 – 1:45
Breakout 1 – South of the Border to your Farm What could go wrong Breakout 2 – Housing What’s new? Options? Rules
2:00 – 2:30
Money, Money, Money Moss Adams Tax Service / Other Issues: Advances, Payroll Issues, Etc.
2:30 – 2:45
BREAK
2:45 – 3:30
Outreach Visits & Investigations (what’s wafla’s role?) Keeping a finger on the pulse of your workforce
3:30 – 4:00
Healthcare – On and off the job Workers’ Comp., ACA, etc.
