DOL’s Proposed Independent Contractor Rule Doesn’t Mean Much in California
The U.S. Department of Labor just proposed rescinding the 2024 federal independent contractor rule and moving back toward a framework that puts heavier…
Farmworkers Lament Loss of Hours and Pay
Araceli Aceves Cortés used to get by working in the fields and orchards of the Sacramento Valley. For 60 hours a week, when seasonal work…
NEW Employer Resources from FELS!
FELS has posted two timely, new employer resources at our website! Workplace "Right-to-Know" Notices/Emergency Contact Requirement: Effective February…
California Pay Reporting Deadline Coming in May
California’s pay data reporting for covered California employers is due May 13, 2026. California mandates that employers with at least 100 employees…
UPDATED: Decoding OBBBA Federal Tax-Deductible Overtime for Farm Employees
UPDATE 3/27/26: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance on March 2 for employees claiming a federal tax deduction for federal Fair Labor Standards…
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,…
