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LWDA’s Enhanced Oversight of PAGA Claims
In a striking development earlier this year, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) sent a clear message to plaintiffs’ attorneys that it will no longer tolerate vague or boilerplate Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. Last month, the agency issued a formal directive to a prominent plaintiff-side law firm, ordering amendments to over 100 PAGA notices due to a lack of…
H-2A Alert: DOL Updates H-2A Meal and Travel Reimbursement Rates Effective March 24
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced updated rates for allowable meal charges and travel-related subsistence reimbursements for H-2A workers. These changes, officially published in the Federal Register on March 24, 2025, are effective immediately upon publication, and apply to all H-2A occupations other than herding or livestock production on the range. Updated Maximum Meal…
ALRB Card Check Regulations Delayed Due to ‘Technical Issues’
The implementation of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board’s (ALRB) card check regulations has encountered another delay. On January 10, 2025, the ALRB submitted its final rulemaking package to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) for approval. However, on February 25, 2025, the ALRB withdrew the submission due to what has been described as “non-substantive technical issues. " The…
DOJ Prioritizes Immigration Enforcement
In February 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum significantly expanding immigration enforcement efforts. This directive instructs all U.S. Attorneys' Offices to prioritize criminal immigration-related violations and utilize all available criminal statutes, not limited to immigration laws, to address illegal immigration activities. Key Components of the DOJ…
Western Growers Fights for Farmers: Challenging Unconstitutional Overreach in Court
At Western Growers, we stand firm in our commitment to protecting the rights of the farmers and agribusinesses we represent against burdensome and unconstitutional laws. In recent months, we have engaged in two critical legal battles to push back against legislative overreach: one challenging California’s SB 399, a law restricting employer speech, and another contesting SB 253 and SB 261,…
USCIS Announces New Alien Registration Requirement
On February 25, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new alien registration requirement, mandating that many foreign nationals in the United States register online and undergo fingerprinting. Additionally, individuals over the age of 18 must carry proof of registration at all times. This directive stems from President Trump’s January 20, 2025, executive…
UFW Withdraws MMC Request with Wonderful Nurseries Amid Change in Business Plans
On February 26, 2025, the United Farm Workers of America (UFW) formally withdrew its request for mandatory mediation and conciliation (MMC) with Wonderful Nurseries, just as the mediation process was set to begin. The first mediation session had been scheduled to commence on or after February 25, 2025. UFW cited as its reason for withdrawal a February 12, 2025, communication from Wonderful…