Governor’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 MoreCenter for Land-Based Learning Hosts Employer Focus Group
January 6, 2026The Center for Land-Based Learning is continuing to explore the possibility of expanding their AgHiRE program into Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa Counties and is inviting local…
Read MoreFELS Webinars: Is 2026 Your Year for H-2A? and 2026 Employers Survival Guide
January 5, 2026Is 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 and UC Berkeley…
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…
Read MoreGetting FLC/Grower Relationships Right
December 19, 2025The FELS Sacramento office receives frequent calls and emails from FELS and Farm Bureau members concerning relationships between agricultural producers and farm labor contractors…
Read More45th Annual Ag Personnel Management Association Forum – Feb 4–6, 2026 | Monterey, CA
November 26, 2025APMA Member Discount Available to FELS Members! Join the Agricultural Personnel Management Association for one of the most important HR & Safety conferences in the…
Read MoreCheck Out FELS OnDemand Today!
November 7, 2025We're excited to roll out FELS OnDemand, our new video platform to support FELS members and customers with on-line availability of our Heat Illness Training videos and…
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