SB 294 Workplace “Right-to-Know” Templates Available
Under California’s new “Workplace Know Your Rights Act” (SB 294, Reyes, D-Colton), employers must a “right-to-know” notice to their employees…
City of San Diego Minimum Wage Increase
Effective January 1, the City of San Diego increased its local minimum wage to $17.75 for work performed within the City’s incorporated boundaries.…
IRS Boosts Standard Business Mileage Reimbursement Rate
On December 29, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the standard mileage rate for business vehicle employee reimbursement for 2026 -- $.72.5/mile,…
Center for Land-Based Learning Hosts Employer Focus Group
The Center for Land-Based Learning is continuing to explore the possibility of expanding their AgHiRE program into Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa Counties…
Getting FLC/Grower Relationships Right
The FELS Sacramento office receives frequent calls and emails from FELS and Farm Bureau members concerning relationships between agricultural producers…
Model Housing Agreement Added to FELS Employer Resources
FELS has added a model housing agreement to FELS Resources: HR Compliance. Access to FELS Employer Resources is reserved for FELS members who have created…
FELS Webinars: Is 2026 Your Year for H-2A? and 2026 Employers Survival Guide
Is 2026 YOUR Year for H-2A? January 20, 2026, 2 PM: Join FELS COO Bryan Little, FELS H-2A partner Worker and Farmer Labor Association CEO Enrique Gastellum…
