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Farmer says worker program needs adjustments

Wednesday, February 12

A fruit and vegetable farmer from California says the H-2A guest worker program needs improvements. Ryan Talley says the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), how minimum wages must be paid to farm workers in the program, isn’t economically viable. “We need to tap the... Read More.

Foreign worker visa denials adding to farm labor shortage

Tuesday, January 21

Finding good employees is hard, and keeping them is harder, especially if the farm is relying on foreign labor using visa programs. Lately, farming operations have been experiencing many more problems with the TN visa program for professionals with education and training such as... Read More.

K-State 105 Community Health Worker Project Helps Rural Kansas and Agricultural Workforce

Monday, August 5

By Jennifer Tidball, K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — A large collaborative K-State 105 project is bringing together 12 partners — including Kansas State University units, other higher education institutions and health organizations — to help improve rural and agriculture-connected health across... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Hiring of Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department

Monday, July 22

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved hiring of one maintenance worker for the Public Works Department. Director Tom Kramer had wanted to hire two people to fill one vacancy to help facilitate projects in the furthest reaches of the... Read More.

Hoisington Native Barton Alum Helps Children and Families as a Social Worker

Thursday, March 21

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — While many children grow up in a supportive and nurturing family environment, that is not the case for all children, and Barton alum and Hoisington native MyKayla Burgess has found meaning in providing comfort... Read More.

Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Labor Step Up Efforts Against Worker Misclassification Fraud

Wednesday, August 9

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) today announced actions and highlighted resources to prevent worker misclassification, which occurs when an employer incorrectly classifies workers as independent contractors rather than employees. KDOL’s Unemployment Insurance... Read More.

Kansas Medical Workforce in Crisis as Worker Shortage Persists

Friday, June 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas hospitals are experiencing the highest turnover and job vacancy rates in a decade. The Kansas Hospital Association compiled its annual report with data from 109 hospitals across the state. Some of the highest vacancy rates reported were for nurses,... Read More.