The FELS Hotline: When It’s Time to Say Goodbye
October 15, 2026Terminating an employee is rarely an easy decision. Whether it involves performance concerns, misconduct or a seasonal reduction in workforce, agricultural employers need…
Read MoreDid you miss the ICE Informational Webinar?
October 15, 2026Here are the resources that were shared with participants: Speaker: Heather Riden, UC Davis, Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety 10.15.26_FBFELS Immigration…
Read MoreH-2A Worker Minimum Wage, AB 2646 (Krell, 2026)
October 6, 2026In 2026, the California Legislature passed and Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 2646 (Krell, D-Sacramento) setting a higher California minimum wage for certain non-California…
Read MoreBefore the Storm: Is Your Farm Ready for an Emergency?
October 1, 2026California isn't waiting for the rain to start before preparing for what could be a significant winter—and agricultural employers shouldn't either. On September 21,…
Read MoreFELS Featured on AgNet West
September 25, 2026California agriculture faces constant changes in labor regulations, making timely information increasingly important for farmers and ranchers. On the latest AgNet News Hour,…
Read MoreThe FELS Hotline: Wage & Hour Questions From the Field
September 11, 2026Split shifts, meal periods and timecards are keeping the FELS Hotline busy. Some of the most common calls FELS has received recently involve everyday wage-and-hour situations:…
Read MorePartnership in Action: Supporting Heat Safety for California Farmworkers
September 11, 2026Earlier this year, Farm Bureau members from across the country gathered in California for the American Farm Bureau Federation conference and rolled up their sleeves for…
Read MoreUnder the Capitol Dome: Wrapping up The 2026 California Legislative Session
September 3, 2026The California Legislature finished it's 2026-2027 biennial legislative session in the wee hours of September 1 and adjourned until early December. As we've reported in…
Read MoreOSHA Top Violations Series #6: Hazard Assessment and Inspection Procedures
August 26, 2026An IIPP should not sit on a shelf. Regular workplace inspections help employers identify hazards before they result in an injury—or a Cal/OSHA citation. As part of FELS'…
Read MoreCal/OSHA Top 10 Violations in Agriculture: Part 5 – Heat Illness Prevention – Access to Water
August 21, 2026Water is one of the simplest protections against heat illness—and one of the most important. As FELS continues its series examining common Cal/OSHA violations affecting…
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