Post Cal/OSHA Injury & Illness Summary in February
January 17, 2025Employers required to maintain logs of workplace injuries and illnesses (i.e., employers of more than 10 employees at any time during the prior calendar year) are required…
Read MoreThe Injury & Illness Prevention Program Regulation Existential Crisis, Part 3: How to Defend an IIPP Citation
January 15, 2025Editor's Note: You may review Part 1 of this series, "Why are Citations Under the Regulation So Common" in the October edition of the FELS Newsletter, and Part 2, "The…
Read MoreDealing with Immigration Enforcement Agencies: Suggestions and Courses of Action for Ag Employers
January 14, 2025Recent Border Patrol activity in the Central Valley of California has caused concern among agricultural employers and employees. The agency carrying out these enforcement…
Read MoreCal/OSHA Consultation Services will present a FREE interactive webinar on bird flu (H5N1) and available resources — Jan. 29, 10 AM
January 14, 2025Cal/OSHA Consultation Services will share valuable insights and practical guidance regarding employee safety related to bird flu. Learn about bird flu, also known…
Read MoreIRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate
January 10, 2025Effective January 1, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service has increased the mileage rate for reimbursement of employees for mileage driven in personal vehicles to $.70/mile.…
Read MoreReported Immigration Enforcement Actions in Kern County
January 9, 2025UPDATE: FELS has received unconfirmed reports of ICE activity in other counties. FELS will update this post if more information becomes available. Reports surfaced in…
Read MoreDHS Publishes Final H-2A Rule
December 18, 2024On December 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized H-2A program rules first published as a proposed rule in September 2023. DHS jointly administers…
Read More2025 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Effective 12/16
December 17, 2024The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) published Adverse Effective Wage Rates for employers using the H-2A temporary agricultural employee visa program on December…
Read MoreCA Department of Industrial Relations Releases FAQ on New Paid Sick Leave Entitlements
December 17, 2024Under California’s existing Paid Sick Leave law, eligible employees may use paidsick leave under certain circumstances involving domestic violence, sexual assault andstalking.…
Read MoreKey Assistance Opportunity: USDA Opens Up Brief Application Window for $2 Billion to Specialty Crop Aid
December 16, 2024The US Department of Agriculture has announced up to $2 billion in funds in support for the specialty crop industry. The Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program…
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