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OSHSB Issues Notice of Emergency Regulatory Action Regarding COVID-19 Worker Protection

Monday, November 30th, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) announced the approval of the

Matthew Allen Dec 01 2020 in Health and Safety Rules

WGCIT Hosts First Colorado Grower Trial Network Event

The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology (Center) is pleased to announce its first Colorado-focused Grower Trial Network (GTN) event. Join Colorado produce growers and ag experts for a focused, two-day event to learn about specific opportunities for agtech in Colorado, share your solutions with an audience of growers and experts, and receive feedback on expanding into Colorado's market.

Chardae Heim Dec 01 2020 in Ag Tech

2021 CA Workers’ Compensation Rates Issued

Last week, Calif. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued the 2021 pure premium advisory rates for Calif. workers’ compensation. Rejecting a proposed surcharge for COVID-19 claim charges, Commissioner Lara approved an average 4.6% reduction in advisory pure premium workers’ compensation rates across all classification codes. Advisory pure premium rates are set by the Calif. Department of Insurance, and they are used by insurance carriers as guidelines to develop their respective filed rates.

Cory Lunde Dec 01 2020 in Farm Labor

Farm Workers Union Sues DOL Over New Rule for H-2A Wage Rates

The U.S. Labor Department rule changing how the agency calculates wage rates for temporary guest workers in the H-2A agricultural visa program violates the Administrative Procedure Act and must be set aside, according to a lawsuit filed in a California federal court.

Jason Resnick Dec 01 2020 in Farm Labor

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