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OSHSB Issues Notice of Emergency Regulatory Action Regarding COVID-19 Worker Protection

Monday, November 30th, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) announced the approval of the

Matthew Allen Dec 01 2020 in Health and Safety Rules

WGCIT Hosts First Colorado Grower Trial Network Event

The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology (Center) is pleased to announce its first Colorado-focused Grower Trial Network (GTN) event.

Chardae Heim Dec 01 2020 in Ag Tech

2021 CA Workers’ Compensation Rates Issued

Last week, Calif. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued the 2021 pure premium advisory rates for Calif. workers’ compensation.

Cory Lunde Dec 01 2020 in Farm Labor

Farm Workers Union Sues DOL Over New Rule for H-2A Wage Rates

The U.S. Labor Department rule changing how the agency calculates wage rates for temporary guest workers in the H-2A agricultural visa program violates the Administrative Procedure Act and must be set aside, according to a lawsuit filed in a California federal court.

Jason Resnick Dec 01 2020 in Farm Labor

Social Media Toolkit Now Available for WG Women

Participants of the WG Women program now have access to a social media toolkit, which contains information and resources helpful for amplify one’s social media presence and message.

This free toolkit contains the following: