Labor Relations Training Series for Employers - April 2026

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS) Labor Relations Division is offering a Labor Relations Training Series for employers across the region. These sessions are designed to provide practical information on key workplace topics and help businesses better understand their responsibilities under state and federal labor laws.

Topics covered during the training may include:

• Wage and hour requirements

• Employee rights and workplace discrimination

• Employment of minors

• Public Works Prevailing Wage

• Paid Sick Leave

These sessions provide an opportunity for employers to gain expert guidance, ask questions, and receive clear, reliable information to support compliance and strengthen workplace practices.

Training sessions are scheduled as follows:

• Wednesday, March 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM America’s Job Center, 501 Mountain Road Northeast, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 Please contact Liliana Valadez at Liliana.Valadez@dws.nm.gov for more information.

  
  

• Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church, 117 Hartman Street, Hatch, New Mexico 87937 Please contact Joshua Stoller at Joshua.Stoller@dws.nm.gov for more information.

  
  

• Wednesday, April 8, 2026 DACC Espina Campus, 3400 South Espina Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003 English session: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Spanish session: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Please contact Joshua Stoller at Joshua.Stoller@dws.nm.gov for more information.

  
  

• Thursday, April 9, 2026 Deming City Hall, 1275 East Pine Street, Deming, New Mexico 88030 English session: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Spanish session: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Please contact Kerena Levario at Kerena.Levario@dws.nm.gov for more information.

Businesses interested in improving their understanding of labor laws and workplace requirements are encouraged to take advantage of this training opportunity offered by DWS.