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New H-2A Wage Rates in Effect TODAY

Today, December 22, 2015, the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor (Department) issued its Federal Register Notice to announce the 2016 Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs). The notice applies to the employment of temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant foreign workers (H–2A workers) to perform agricultural labor or services.

Stephanie Metzinger Dec 22 2015 in H-2A

Labor Agency Issues Guidance on New Piece-Rate Law

The Department of Industrial Relations has posted on its website several new resources to help employers comply with the New Piece-Rate Legislation (AB 1513).

This administration-sponsored law does two things:

Stephanie Metzinger Dec 22 2015 in Legal

THIS THURSDAY -- AB 1513 Piece-Rate Compensation and Safe Harbor Seminar

The California Department of Industrial Relations has now posted information about AB 1513 including a Fact Sheet, FAQs, and a PowerPoint presentation. Also, the Piece-Rate Back Pay Election Form and List of Employers who have submitted a Notice of Election to Make Back Payments is now available.

Stephanie Metzinger Dec 15 2015 in Legal

Webinar Tomorrow on How Technology Can Assist with Affordable Housing for Farmworkers

Tomorrow’s Lunch and Learn Webinar will highlight technological advancements that have the potential to offer affordable net zero energy homes for farmworkers. Jason Resnick, Western Growers’ vice president and general counsel, will provide an overview of the current housing requirements for farmworkers under H-2A visas. He will also share the challenges and possible solutions associated with these requirements.

Stephanie Metzinger Dec 15 2015 in Ag Tech