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

New AEWR from Department of Labor Brings California Up To $16.05

Brian German February 24, 2021 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has finally revealed what the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) will be for 2021. Employers of H-2A workers will now know what wage expectations …

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Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward

Brian German February 16, 2021 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

With labor a constant concern for California producers, farm mechanization research and investment present a viable mitigation approach. Mechanized farming equipment cannot address all the issues related to the continually …

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H-2A Wage Freeze Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling

Brian German January 6, 2021 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

A federal judge has blocked the H-2A wage freeze that the Department of Labor (DOL) announced back in November. The DOL decision would have kept H-2A wages at 2020 rates …

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

Brian German November 3, 2020 Agri-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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Newsom Moves Forward with Workers’ Compensation Order

Brian German May 7, 2020 Agri-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, 2020 Agri-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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Input Needed for Forthcoming H-2A Cost Estimator Tool

Brian German September 5, 2019 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

A partnership between AgSafe and UnitedAg is allowing for the development of an H-2A cost estimator tool that can assist with decision making when it comes to the H-2A program. …

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New Overtime Requirements Need Attention

Brian German January 8, 2019 Agri-Business, Regulation

Several regulatory changes will be affecting the cost of labor this year, including new labor laws that pertain to minimum wage, workday and overtime requirements, as well as paid leave …

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We won this battle, but the war still rages

Steve Scaroni of Fresh Harvest

Brian German December 4, 2018 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

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Lawsuits Seeking Mandatory Travel Pay for Ag Workers

Brian German September 13, 2018 Agri-Business

A group of lawsuits that have been filed recently is looking to require mandatory travel pay for agricultural workers who use employer transportation. California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) is seeking …

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Labor Coststransportation

The only thing a $15.00 an hour wage has done is made everything in automation that more affordable.

Jeff Klein, Jack Klein Partnership

Taylor Hillman September 6, 2018 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

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