Last year, I decided that Harvust would not be doing any more tradeshows (they just don't result in new customers) except for one: the WAFLA Labor Summits. WAFLA's day-long event is the most educational conference on H-2A/farm labor compliance and will leave you more skilled than before you walked in.

So why are we still going? Because in the heat of the HR moment, when you're stressed, you're not going to remember everything you learned, but your farm's HR software should, and Harvust will. I attend so we can build the best practices taught by experts into our software to protect your farm. Here's what I'm looking forward to most:

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Oregon Summit

November 14, 2024

Salem, OR

• DOL investigation preparedness with Ruben Lugo for H-2A workers
  • I really want to figure out what fines are hitting growers the most, and how I can automate complaince with those in Harvust.
• Grower panel on fostering a positive workplace culture, one of the best ways to prevent farmworker unionization and lawsuits.
  • Our customers rave about our communication platform already, I want to see if there are ways to expand that tool to provide a more comprehensive employee engagment experience for the farm.
• How to calculate payroll (domestic and H-2A), with crazy regulations, correctly to avoid lawsuits.
  • I'm specifically interested in non-productive pay.

The Washington Summit has record-breaking attendance!! So, if you want to avoid the crowds and get the information before everyone else, I'd recommend going to the Oregon Summit. Because of this, WAFLA is discounting tickets at a special promotional rate of $240 per person ($100 off)!

Get your ticket and see the agenda here.

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Washington Summit

November 21, 2024

Pasco, WA

• Farm labor contractor compliance and what you need to know as an FLC or grower who uses an FLC.
  • Joint employment is tricky, and I'm curious how "shared H-2A" offerings by FLCs impact grower liability for things the grower truly has no control over.
• H-2A worker tax obligations, deductions, and what your responsibilities as an employer are for withholding.
  • While our onboarding software makes it easy to fill out a W-4 we find domestic and H-2A workers still struggle with what the form is even about.
• And last but not least! "Everyone Loves Leon" review of H-2A investigations and lawsuits, the most hilarious and irreverent breakout session 😂
  • I just want to laugh!

We'll have a booth, but you're more likely to find me in one of the breakout sessions! I'll see you there!