Posts By: Jason Resnick

COVID-19: Employer Guidance and Resources

Employers are responding to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak in a variety of ways. There is no one correct way to respond, and there is no one-size-fits-all policy that must be implemented. However, there is no doubt that given the rapid spread of the outbreak in the United States and globally, employers must now take steps ...

Update on H-2A Processing in U.S. Consulates in Mexico

The U.S. Department of State has announced that beginning Wednesday, March 18th, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and all U.S. consulates in Mexico will suspend routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa services. This includes both visa interviews at the consulate and processing at the Centros de Atención a Solicitantes, which impacts H-2A visa applications. Since ...

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Goes into Effect April 1

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) was passed rapidly by the House and Senate, and signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020. The Act contains an unprecedented response by the federal government to the national health emergency by mandating paid sick time and paid family medical leave to employees impacted ...

Calif. DFEH Releases Guidance on COVID-19 Workplace Concerns

Earlier this week, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) released guidance in the form of answers to Frequently Asked Questions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The FAQ’s provide guidance related to numerous COVID-19 workplace concerns, including: Whether employers may take employees’ temperatures (yes, for the limited purpose of evaluating the risk that…

Legal Advocacy: Western Growers Fighting For You

As a Western Growers member, you belong to a regional association with a national presence that prioritizes advocacy on public policy that directly affects you and your business. Western Growers members are well aware of the tremendous work that WG’s Government Affairs team does on behalf of the specialty crop industry. They work tirelessly before ...

DOL Issues Families First Coronavirus Response Act Q&A

Over the weekend, the U.S. Department of Labor added additional Questions and Answers to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers. The updated Q&A addresses many key questions, and there are now 59 questions and answers posted, including answers to the following below: What is the effective date of the Families First Coronavirus Response ...

APMA H-2A Certificate Program Includes WG Leadership

The Agricultural Personnel Management Association (APMA) is hosting a three-day in-depth educational certificate program, educating individuals on navigating the complex H-2A program. Taking into account the costly ramifications and adverse consequence of misusing the H-2A program for employees, businesses and the industry, the H-2A Certificate Program will provide vital information on the H-2A…