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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “agricultural labor”

Another Increase to California’s Minimum Wage is On the Way

Brian German September 2, 2024Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Regulation

California’s minimum wage is set to increase once again starting January 1, 2025. The increase applies to all employers, regardless of size. The increase is based on inflation, specifically a …

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agricultural laborCalifornia minimum wageLabor Costs

Payroll Costs for California Farmers Increased 244 Percent in 20 Years

Brian German July 2, 2024Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

Total payroll costs for California farmers have increased dramatically in 20 years. Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension in the Department of Ag and Resource Economics at UC Berkeley, Ali Hill …

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Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform

Brian German July 2, 2024Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). These reforms aim to help workers get fair compensation while …

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agricultural laborPrivate Attorney General Act (PAGA)Western Growers
indoor heat

Water, Rest, and Shade are Key to Heat Illness Prevention Plans 

Brian German June 26, 2024Agri-Business, Industry, Regulation

AgSafe President and CEO Theresa Kiehn reminds agricultural employers of information critical for the well-being of employees regarding heat illness prevention plans.  Kiehn said that a major source of citations …

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PAGA Reform Agreement Reached

Brian German June 20, 2024Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

After months of discussions among California’s government officials, labor advocates, and businesses, an agreement has been reached to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The PAGA reform aims to …

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Amicus Briefs Filed Supporting Fight Against Card Check Law

Brian German June 18, 2024Agri-Business, Regulation

Multiple industry groups have filed amicus briefs in support of a lawsuit that seeks to stop the implementation of California’s card check law. The Western Growers Association and ten other …

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tariffs

Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group

Brian German June 26, 2023Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

A new Agricultural Labor Working Group has been established to focus on the consistent issues that farmers have been facing with regard to labor. The bipartisan group was announced by …

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Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction

Brian German December 15, 2022Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Legislative

Senator Michael Bennet has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate in an attempt to address farm labor challenges. The Affordable and Secure Food Act seeks to reform the H-2A Temporary …

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agricultural laborCalifornia Fresh Fruit AssociationH-2A Programlabor shortageWestern Growers
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Farm Bureau Informational Webinars Today and Tomorrow

Brian German October 27, 2022Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, Radio Reports

Farm employers are being invited to learn more about the impact of new legislation in a couple of free webinars. The Card Check and Ag Employers: What Does AB 2183 …

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agricultural laborFarm Employers Labor Service (FELS)labor law
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New and Pending Changes to COVID Expectations for Employers

Brian German October 20, 2021Agri-Business, Regulation

COVID expectations for employers could be on the horizon after recent action by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Last month, Cal/OSHA issued a proposal to replace …

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agricultural laborCal/OSHACOVID-19
harvest

Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon

Brian German July 20, 2021Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

A bipartisan amendment that was approved by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee will allow for year-round H-2A access. While the year-round availability would be temporary, it would help address critical …

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Opposing AB 616: Farm Bureau Supports Secret Ballot for Union Voting

Brian German June 16, 2021Agri-Business, Legislative

California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) has expressed support for the secret ballot process in union representation voting in its opposition to Assembly Bill 616 (AB 616). The Agricultural Labor Relations …

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harvest

New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations

Brian German December 18, 2020Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

A new report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) provides in-depth analysis of ag labor investigations over the past twenty years. The Federal Labor Standards Enforcement in Agriculture report notes …

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San Luis Obispo Addresses Farmworker Housing Locally

Brian German April 20, 2020Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

Agricultural industry members in San Luis Obispo County have been working with local county officials to address farmworker housing concerns.  Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau, …

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