California’s Mandatory Employment Arbitration Ban Headed for the Full 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

On December 30, 2019 an Eastern District of California federal court granted a temporary restraining order preventing the state of California from enforcing AB51. The lawsuit filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the California Chamber of Commerce sought an injunction stopping enforcement of AB 51; a bill that would have outlawed employment arbitration agreements that are required as a mandatory subject of the employee’s employment conditions.

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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 of federal and state labor and wage laws.

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Jason Resnick

Download WG’s Annual Meeting Mobile App

The mobile app for the Western Growers 2021 Annual Meeting in San Diego is now available for download. The app will serve as a one-stop-shop for all event activities, allowing guests to see who is attending, review the agenda, learn more about the speakers/panelists, share event images, connect with peers and more.

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Stephanie Metzinger

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