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California Court Finds Mild COVID-19 Does Not Qualify as “Disability”

A recent U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted summary judgement in favor of an employer who terminated an employee for violating company policy prohibiting employees showing signs of COVID from entering the workplace.

Teresa McQueen Jun 02 2022 in COVID-19 Vaccination Updates

It’s Time To Update Your Handbook

Agricultural employers, in addition to all the other tools needed to assist in running their businesses, need a written Employee Handbook to protect their company from legal risks, set forth policies and procedures to guide employees and supervisors, and provide information on company benefits.

Teresa McQueen Jun 02 2022 in Legal

California Appellate Court Rules Bees are Protected “Fish”

A California Court of Appeal has ruled that bumblebees are eligible for protection as threatened or endangered “fish” under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The opinion reversed the trial court’s ruling in favor of Western Growers and six other agricultural groups. The trial court had concluded that the CESA, which extends to fish, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and plants does not extend to insects.

Jason Resnick Jun 02 2022 in Endangered Species

There is Still Time to Register for June 9 Everything DiSC - Productive Conflict Workshop

Join us on June 9 as we present this personalized learning experience on how to effectively respond to the uncomfortable and unavoidable challenges of workplace conflict. This workshop combines the personalized insights of DiSC® with the proven science of cognitive behavioral theory. Learn how to curb destructive behaviors so that conflict can become more productive, ultimately improving workplace relationships and results.

Anna Bilderbach Jun 02 2022 in

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