FLC State License Application
July 9, 2019Every FLC doing business in California must be licensed by the DLSE. Information on California’s FLC licensing requirements can be accessed online or obtained by writing…
Read MoreSocial Security Changes Course on Mismatch Letters
July 9, 2019Pat Moody, Barsamian & Moody The Social Security Administration has just changed course on its approach to the mismatch letters they have been sending out this year. …
Read MoreOregon OSHA Permanent Wildfire Smoke Regulation Effective July 1
July 1, 2019Oregon farm employers will be required to protect employees against the health effects of wildfire smoke, requiring employee training and provision for voluntary use of N95…
Read MoreSocial Security Changes Course on Mismatch Letters
June 7, 2019The Social Security Administration has just changed course on its approach to the mismatch letters they have been sending out this year. As we reported over two months…
Read MoreSocial Security Mismatch Compliance
April 30, 2019Numerous employers have asked FELS about letters dated March 2019 sent by the Social Security Administration. The letter informs the employer that dozens or even hundreds…
Read MoreWhat to do if UFW Takes Access?
March 4, 2019Bryan Little, Farm Employers Labor Service March 4, 2019 What should you do when you've been served with a Notice of Intent to Take Access by the United Farm…
Read MoreCalifornia Appellate Court Expands Reporting Time Pay Requirement
February 19, 2019Bryan Little, Farm Employers Labor Service Feb. 19, 2019 The California Court of Appeal recently held that reporting time pay is owed to an employee who, upon calling…
Read More“Pyramiding” of Overtime Not Required
February 14, 2019Bryan Little, Farm Employers Labor Service Feb. 14, 2019 The implementation of AB 1066 (Gonzalez) and issuance of updated Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order No.…
Read MoreCommuting and Compensable Driving Time
February 6, 2019Bryan Little, Farm Employers Labor Service Feb. 6, 2019 Time spent traveling to and from work is generally not considered hours worked, no matter whether the employee…
Read MoreLabor Commissioner’s Office Posts Ag O/T FAQ
January 24, 2019The Labor Commissioner's Office has posted guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on changes in overtime requirements for agriculture brought about by AB…
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