Posts By: Jason Resnick

OSHA Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing ETS for Large Employers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) imposing strict requirements on large employers (those with 100 or more employees) to comply with President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate or face stiff fines. Large employers will have until Jan. 4, 2022, to ensure that employees are either fully vaccinated or ...

Western Growers Members Prevail in Arbitration Agreement Appeal

Elkhorn Packing Co. is a farm labor contractor for California-based vegetable grower D’Arrigo Brothers, Co., both Western Growers members.  Elkhorn employee Martinez-Gonzalez signed employment paperwork that included arbitration agreements as part of Elkhorn’s new hire orientation process.  Martinez-Gonzalez sued Elkhorn and D’Arrigo Brothers in federal court alleging violations…