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Ohio Agricultural and Horticultural Employer Checklist

Compiled August 2004 by John Wargowsky, Executive Director of Mid American Ag and Hort Services, Inc. Funding was provided by the Ohio State University Extension Ag and Hort Labor Education Program.

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Human Resource Management Practices

Human resource management is best viewed as a process that includes seven functions.

  1. Job analysis and job description
  2. Hiring
  3. Orientation and training
  4. Employer/employee interaction
  5. Performance appraisal
  6. Compensation
  7. Discipline

Agricultural and horticultural employers need to be aware of the many rules and regulations that pertain to the employment process. Sometimes it is difficult to appreciate the need to comply with these rules and regulations. This is a necessary function of management and must be administered properly. A well designed and functional human resources program will save a business time and money involving compliance issues, and may lead to more productive employees through progressive human resources programs.

Effective workplace rules, procedures and employee policies help to provide a positive working environment in which employees and employers are most likely to succeed. Such practices also help employers avoid wrongful termination charges by employees.

Links to articles and web sites on Human Resource Management Practices

Using This Employer Checklist

This checklist includes six sections designed to assist employers performing tasks required by Ohio and Federal labor laws and regulations. The details of finding links and phone numbers for requirements listed in Sections I to Section IV may be found in "Section V - References." Section VI is a table that provides guidance on the applicability of most Ohio and Federal labor laws and regulations to a business.

Section I – Before Hiring, Employers Must:

Section II – After Hiring Employees, Employers Must:

Section III – During Employment, Employers Must Provide to Employees:

Section IV – Annually, Employers Must Complete:

Section V – References:

Section VI – Labor Laws and Regulations Compliance Thresholds and Contacts:

Ohio State University Extension Ag and Hort Labor Education Program

440 E. Poe Rd., Suite 201
Bowling Green, OH 43402
877.767.5546 (PH), 419.354.6416 (FX)
espinoza.9@osu.edu
http://abe.osu.edu/index.html

Vision: To be a primary educational resource on Hispanic employment in agricultural & horticultural enterprises.
Mission: To improve the working relationship between agricultural & horticultural employers and their Hispanic employees.

Mid American Ag and Hort Services, Inc. -- "Simplifying Labor Issues"

5555 Airport Highway, Ste 100
Toledo, OH 43615-7320
419.724.2930 (PH), 419.531.8465 (FX)
maahsadmin@eisc.org
www.midamservices.org

Vision: To improve the working and earnings environment for Mid American employers and workers involved in agriculture and other areas of employment.
Mission: To meet the human resource needs of member employers.

Disclaimer: This publication contains information on the laws and regulations of concern for private Ohio agricultural and horticultural employers. It is not an all-inclusive listing. It does not constitute a legal document and the publishers assume no liability for actions taken based on the information provided. It is a reference for general educational use. Information is taken from reliable sources as of August 2004. It is the employer's responsibility to keep abreast of current laws, regulations and changes.

OSU Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, OSU Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.