Amendments to California Paid Sick Leave Law Now Effective

Significant amendments to California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, also known as the California Paid Sick Leave Law, went into effect immediately after Governor Jerry Brown signed  AB 304 into law on July 13, 2015. Key provisions of the amendment affect calculation of the rate of pay, method of accrual of paid leave, and recordkeeping.

Rate of Pay Calculation

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Jason Resnick

What Does Big Data Have to Do with Agriculture?

Big Data. Agriculture. What is the nexus between the two? How can using data analytics help to make your operation more profitable and efficient?  This Western Growers’ Lunch and Learn webinar will provide an overview of big data concepts, management and general applications. It will offer the opportunity to learn about a few examples of specific applications in agricultural settings as well as key information about the utility of big data analytics and management to address agricultural issues.

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Jeff Janas

Long-time WG Member, Nish Noroian, Turns 100

Western Growers would like to extend congratulations to an agriculture legend and long-time WG member, Nish Noroian, who turned 100 years old today. The centenarian’s daughter, Nisha Noroian,  was interviewed about her father earlier this year for a member profile piece for the WG&S Magazine.

Western Growers thanks Nish for all of his support and years of service to our Association and the industry.

Happy 100th!

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Randy Hause

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