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IRS Updates Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for business use of a vehicle for the 2025 tax year. Effective January 1, 2025, the rate will rise by 3 cents, from 67 cents to 70 cents per mile. This adjustment reflects the IRS's annual assessment of the fixed and variable costs associated with operating an automobile, including factors such as fuel…
DHS Publishes Final Rule Enhancing Protections for H-2A Workers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule, "Modernizing H–2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections," which introduces significant updates to the H-2A and H-2B visa programs. Effective January 17, 2025, the rule aims to bolster program integrity and strengthen worker protections while introducing greater flexibility for both workers and…
Updated H-2A AEWR Now in Effect in Most States
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released updated Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for “non-range” H-2A occupations, now published in the Federal Register. These rates are effective as of Dec. 16, 2024, for employers not covered by the Kansas v. U.S. Department of Labor injunction. For employers in the 17 states affected by the injunction, the updated rates will take effect on Dec. 30,…
New Protections for Victims of Violence Under AB 2499: What Employers Need to Know
California employers must prepare for significant changes under AB 2499, effective January 1, 2025. This law expands employee protections for victims of “qualifying acts of violence” (QAV) and their family members, aligning these rights with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Here’s a summary of key changes: Expanded Definition of "Qualifying Acts of Violence" AB 2499…
ALRB Approves AB 113 (Card Check) Regulations
On December 11, 2024, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) voted to approve regulations implementing AB 113, often referred to as the "card check" law. This action marks a significant step in the development of labor relations in California’s agricultural industry. The approved regulations now head to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) for final approval, a process that must be…
OFLC Responds to Court Orders on Farmworker Protection Rule
The Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) issued guidance on November 27, 2024, regarding its response to recent court orders impacting the 2024 Farmworker Protection Final Rule. The Farmworker Protection Rule, which ostensibly aimed to improve protections for H-2A temporary agricultural workers, has faced multiple legal challenges since its publication in April…