NEW FELS Member Resources!
February 13, 2026FELS has posted two timely, new resources for your members at our website! Workplace "Right-to-Know" Notices/Emergency Contact Requirement: Effective February 1, 2026,…
Read MoreCalifornia Posts Lower Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in 2024
January 30, 2026The Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2024 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illness (SOII) showed a 4% drop in incidents for California after showing a 17% drop in 2023. Nationally,…
Read MoreCalifornia Pay Reporting Deadline Coming in May
January 23, 2026California’s pay data reporting for covered California employers is due May 13, 2026. California mandates that employers with at least 100 employees submit a pay data…
Read MoreDecoding OBBBA Federal Tax-Deductible Overtime for Farm Employees
January 23, 2026The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by Congress and signed into law last year by President Trump, allows employees to deduct overtime premiums (the "half" in "time-and-a-half")…
Read More2/1 Deadlines for OSHA 300A Log Posting, CA “Right to Know” Notice
January 23, 2026OSHA 300A Posting: Employers of 11 or more employees are required to post the Form 300A Annual Summary each year. Summaries should be posted by February 1 and remain posted…
Read MoreGovernor’s ’26-’27 Budget Proposes 14% Cal/OSHA Cut
January 16, 2026But Budget Change Proposals Hike Ag Enforcement Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2026-2027 budget on January 9, including a top-line 14% decrease in the overall…
Read MoreSB 294 Workplace “Right-to-Know” Templates Available
January 7, 2026Under California’s new “Workplace Know Your Rights Act” (SB 294, Reyes, D-Colton), employers must a “right-to-know” notice to their employees by February 1, 2026.…
Read MoreCity of San Diego Minimum Wage Increase
January 7, 2026Effective January 1, the City of San Diego increased its local minimum wage to $17.75 for work performed within the City’s incorporated boundaries. You can refer to the…
Read MoreIRS Boosts Standard Business Mileage Reimbursement Rate
January 7, 2026On December 29, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the standard mileage rate for business vehicle employee reimbursement for 2026 -- $.72.5/mile, an increase of…
Read MoreFELS Posters & Books Available on January 15
December 24, 2025FELS Employment Notifications posters and books kits are available for order now. FELS will begin deliveries on Jan. 15. FELS Employment Notifications products are specifically…
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