In the latest development of the case involving the first card check certification in California, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) has made a crucial ruling that the scope of the hearing is limited to issues of process. This decision comes amidst ongoing tensions between the employer, DMB Packing Corporation and the United Farm Workers (UFW) union. The case has been under scrutiny since the…
Do you have a plan in place for transferring your business and its assets to the next generation? We can help get you started. Join us, February 14 at 11 a.m., for the next installment of the Legal Updates Webinar Series on Succession Planning in the Agriculture Industry. Experts from JRG Attorneys at Law will walk you through: Options for transferring the agricultural business and the…
Substance abuse disorders can have serious consequences for both employees and employers. Employees who struggle with alcohol or other drug misuse may face health problems, reduced productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher risk of accidents. Employers may incur higher costs for health care, disability, and turnover, as well as potential legal liabilities. To address this issue, the U.S.…
In a landmark decision on January 18, the California Supreme Court ruled that trial courts lack the inherent authority to dismiss claims under the state's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) simply because they are deemed unmanageable. The ruling is a significant setback for business owners and corporations who had hoped for a decision that would curtail the numerous PAGA claims filed…
Last week, an agricultural employer in Fallbrook, California, received a Majority Support Petition (MSP) from the United Farm Workers (UFW). The UFW has now been certified as the collective bargaining representative of the agricultural employees of Olive Hill Greenhouses, Inc. This is the second successful filing of a Majority Support Petition under the ALRB’s new “card check law” (AB…
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the issuance of a final rule, which revises the Department’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This new regulation overturns the 2021 rule and introduces a six-factor test to determine the nature of the worker-employer relationship based on "economic…