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Times Are Changing: Sign up for Employer Liability Webinar Today

Join Western Growers next month for a new webinar designed to help you understand joint employer liability. Due to recent litigation and court decisions, there is now a blurred line between where labor contractor responsibility ends and grower responsibility begins. WG will host the webinar with the Law Offices of Scott A. Wilson. This webinar is complimentary for WG members.

Jason Resnick Apr 25 2013 in Agriculture

Problem Labor Bills in Calif. Legislature to Note

The California Legislative session is in full swing in Sacramento and bills are beginning to snake their way through the process. Western Growers staff has been actively advocating for our members against several labor bills.

Matthew Allen Apr 25 2013 in Agriculture

WG Foundation and HMC Farms Team up for Oakland Schoolchildren

On a rainy day in late March, Drew and Chelsea (McClarty) Ketelsen of HMC Farms and WG’s Paula Olson made a whirlwind tour around Oakland, Calif. The McClarty family donated $10,000 to the Western Growers Foundation and, after a rigorous application process, it awarded several Oakland schools $1,000 each to grow and sustain a fruit and vegetable garden.

Paula Olson Apr 23 2013 in Agriculture

New Wage and Hour Class – Special Price through June 30

Western Growers University has added a new Wage and Hour class to its curriculum offerings. An organization’s managers and supervisors are tasked with important duties every day, including responsibilities directly related to managing the time and activities of direct reports.

Osiris Garcia Apr 23 2013 in Agriculture

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