Registration is Now Open For the 2019 Human Resource Professional in Agriculture (HRPA) Certificate Program We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2019 Human Resource Professional in Agriculture (HRPA) Certificate Program. We invite all HR professionals, and particularly those working in agriculture, to participate in the program and stay current […]
Come Join Us at the Impact Leadership Conference in Visalia The Visalia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the first annual Impact Leadership Conference on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Visalia Convention Center. This is an excellent opportunity for Central Valley employers and employees to participate in quality leadership and workforce training. The conference […]
The California Supreme Court Recently Held That Employees Cannot Sue Their Employer’s Payroll Provider for Wage and Hour Violations Wage and hour lawsuits continue to be one of the most significant sources of liability in any California employer’s operations. According to recent studies, wage and hour lawsuits have increased more than fourfold since the earlier […]
NLRB Reverts to Common Law Test for Independent Contractors In a recent decision, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) ruled that shuttle van drivers for the company SuperShuttle are independent contractors and not employees. In doing so the NLRB has revised its test for determining whether independent contractors are exempt from coverage under the National […]
E-Verify is Currently Unavailable Due to the Federal Government Shutdown In the event you use E-Verify, and have tried to process new hires, this is to let you know that it is not you (the company), it’s them (DHS). E-Verify is currently not available – it is part of the federal government shutdown. If you […]
Guidance for Determining Whether Your Company is a “Large Employer” Subject to the New Overtime Requirements (and Your Minimum Wage Obligations) Former Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1066 into law on September 12, 2016. Among other things, the law gradually phases in an 8-hour day for all agricultural workers. The law makes an important distinction […]
Employment Law Updates for 2019 On January 14th in Merced, Faith Driscoll will be speaking on the changes employers must be aware of for 2019. Register now to reserve your seat!
The 39th Annual APMA Forum is Almost Here The 39th Annual Agricultural Personnel Management Association (APMA) Forum is quickly approaching. The forum will be held on January 23-25, 2019, at the Monterey Plaza Hotel. The forum is widely considered one of the premier educational and networking events for human resource and safety professionals in the […]
California Supreme Court Provides Helpful Guidance for Employers Conducting Background Checks In Connor v. First Student, Inc., 1,200 bus drivers filed suit against their employer, a bus transportation company, alleging illegal failure to adequately notify them and obtain their prior written authorization when conducting background checks. At issue was the fact that the information procured […]
Proposed Cal/OSHA Standards: Indoor Heat Illness and Workplace Violence The Division of Occupational Safety and Health has issued revised drafts of two proposed new standards. The first standard regulates indoor heat illness prevention. This standard would apply to workplaces when the indoor temperature reaches 82 degrees. Additionally, it would apply in any of the following […]