The DOL Strikes Again: Field Access Training
March 7, 2023

The Federal Department of Labor (DOL) is out and hunting farm labor contractors and growers alike that haven't been dotting i's and crossing t's. Additionally, California has increased onsite visits from its Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF). Most employers are unprepared for what comes next and citations can be hefty and even include criminal prosecution in the worst cases.

Don't just hope to fly under the radar- Get ready for your next inspection with field access training. Employers need to know their rights before the government shows up. How you handle an investigation can make the difference between being heavily fined, or walking away unscathed.

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Wage & Hour Compliance for 2023
February 8, 2023

As 2023 ramps up, are your company policies up to date and in compliance with new federal and state laws? Wage & Hour regulations can be some of the most complicated and perilous for employers so be sure you, your office staff, and management team are well versed in the requirements, common mistakes, and how to avoid them. Don't forget to register your supervisors as they are often the ones charged with implementation and reporting!

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What Does Union Card Check Mean for Employers
  January 25, 2023

Governor Newsom signed AB 2183, the ‘card check bill’, effective January 2023. What do these changes to the union election process under the Agricultural Labor Relations Act mean for your business? Understand the alternatives for union elections from secret ballot to mail-in to card check, and the new regulations employers may be held to for allowing union agents access, maintaining employee records, challenging ballot cards, posting bonds, and retaliation presumptions. Learn about future changes we can expect from the deal the Governor made with the UFW, how the ALRB is preparing, and what employers can do to be ready for these changes.

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Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Standard: End of the ETS?
December 20, 2022

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After two years of COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards with persistent revisions and readoptions, the ETS is set to expire at the end of the year. The Standards Board is set to vote on a proposed nonemergency standard December 15. What does this mean for employers? Do COVID-19 Prevention Plans need to be updated? Contact tracing and notification procedures maintained? Are employees still entitled to exclusion pay? When does this go into effect and when do employers have to ensure compliance? Join us for answers to critical questions on this next phase of tackling COVID-19.

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Crop Insurance 101
October 26, 2022

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As we continue to face challenges of excessive heat, wildfires, and smoke, crop insurance can help manage risks and safeguard your business and that of your clients and partners. Learn how policies work, who is eligible, how claims are paid, the importance of prompt testing for smoke exposures. This will allow you to prepare for critical deadlines on the horizon:

• Citrus/Blueberries – November 20^th
• Almonds/Pistachios Crops – December 31^st
• Grapes/Walnuts/Stonefruit/Tomatoes – January 31^st
• Whole Farm Revenue Coverage (all crops)/Rice – February 28^th

*Additional insurable crops deadlines apply, not listed here.

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Why would an employer invite Cal/OSHA, when most hope to stay out of the limelight? The employer friendly arm of Cal/OSHA can help strengthen workplace safety culture, enhance your marketability to growers, and reduce costs through free Consultation Services and the Golden Gate Recognition Program. Cal/OSHA Consultation Services is not a mole or undercover agent! They don't issue citations and are a completely separate program which does not share information with Cal/OSHA Enforcement. Join us to learn about resources available to employers, what to expect through the process, and how actively working with Consultation can benefit your workers and your business.

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Gary McIver- Senior Safety Engineer, Cal/OSHA Consultation

All employers with 5 or more employees must register CalSavers, a state-sponsored retirement plan, and facilitate their employees access by June 30, 2022 (employers who sponsor their own qualified retirement plan are exempt).

Join us to learn what this state-sponsored plan is all about – your requirements as an employer, and the impacts on and options available to employees. We’ll also explore EZ$SAVINGS4U (unaffiliated with CalSavers): an easy to implement option for employers concerned about costs and liabilities associated with sponsoring a retirement plan, including concerns related to seasonal workers with high turnover rates and variable hour employment.