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

‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval

Brian German March 19, 2021Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives through a vote of 247-174. Advocates of the bill are hopeful that the Senate will begin …

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farm laborFarm Workforce Modernization Actimmigrant labor

DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program

Brian German January 19, 2021Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

A final rule was recently issued that will update the H-2A certification program. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the amendments on January 15. The announcement comes after extensive …

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farm laborforeign workersH-2A Program
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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agricultural laborfarm laborlabor law
ice

Farmworker Groups Sue Over DOL Decision Regarding Wage Rates

Brian German December 9, 2020Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

Farmworker groups are taking legal action against the recent decision not to increase H-2A wage rates. The United Farm Workers (UFW) and the UFW Foundation are suing the Department of …

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H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years

Brian German November 3, 2020Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that H-2A wages will remain at 2020 rates for the next two years. DOL is revising the methodology for how the department determines …

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farm laborH-2A ProgramLabor Costs

Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand

Brian German October 29, 2020Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

The Housing for the Harvest program is continuing to expand to cover more areas of California.  The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced that Yolo and Imperial …

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secretary

Housing for the Harvest Program Expands to Santa Barbara

Brian German September 4, 2020Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

After an announcement from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) the Housing for the Harvest Program has been expanded. Santa Barbara County will now be joining Fresno and …

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COVID-19farm labor
policy change

Industry Members Encouraged to Engage on SB 1383

Brian German August 14, 2020Labor and Immigration, Legislative

Senate Bill 1383 is currently being considered in the California Assembly. The bill seeks to expand the reach of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). Employers with as few as …

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attention

How to Avoid COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Penalties

Brian German June 26, 2020Labor and Immigration, Regulation

It is important for employers to fully understand what is required under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). A farming …

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wildfire

Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns

Brian German June 17, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is continuing to advance a permanent wildfire smoke standard. A temporary rule has been in effect since July of last year …

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Air Qualityfarm laborwildfire smoke

Reminder: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements Take Effect July 1

Brian German June 16, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

The updated parameters for nighttime lighting requirements established by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) are set to take effect on July 1.  The ‘Outdoor Agricultural Operations …

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Cal/OSHAfarm labornighttime labor regulation

Newsom Moves Forward with Workers’ Compensation Order

Brian German May 7, 2020Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

Governor Gavin Newsom has moved forward with making significant changes to the workers’ compensation system in California.  On May 6 Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order to expand the scope …

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Newsom Considers Passing Pandemic Cost onto Employers Through Workers’ Compensation

Brian German April 22, 2020Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

Governor Gavin Newsom is considering an executive order that could significantly increase the cost of workers’ compensation insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The order would substantially expand the criteria of …

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Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues

Brian German April 15, 2020Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made an announcement to allow more H-2A flexibility, with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  The temporary final rule will …

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