Cal/OSHA Top 10 Violations in Agriculture: Part 4 – Heat Illness Prevention – Is Your Shade Ready?
August 10, 2026When most employers think about a Cal/OSHA inspection, they picture an inspector responding after an accident or employee complaint. Increasingly, that's no longer the…
Read MoreDOL Publishes 2026-27 H-2A Program Adverse Effect Wage Rates
August 4, 2026On August 3, the U.S. Department of Labor USDOL published revised H-2A program Adverse Effect Wage Rates for 2026 and 2027. These AEWRs are effective immediately, except…
Read MoreCal/OSHA Top 10 Violations in Agriculture: Part 3 – Reporting Serious Injuries or Fatalities: The Clock Starts Immediately
August 3, 2026No employer wants to experience a serious workplace injury or fatality. Unfortunately, accidents can happen—even in organizations with strong safety programs. When…
Read MoreCalifornia Minimum Wage Rises to $17.40 on Jan. 1
July 31, 2026California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced an increase in the California minimum wage, from the current $16.90 per hour to $17.40 per hour, effective Jan. 1, 2027. State…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Cal/OSHA Violations in Agriculture: Part 2 – Your Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
July 24, 2026If Heat Illness Prevention is one of Cal/OSHA's highest enforcement priorities, then the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is the foundation that supports it. In…
Read MoreHealthy Hearing for a Healthy Workforce
July 20, 2026Most of us think about protecting our eyes, our skin, and our backs while working outdoors. Hearing is just as important, but it's often overlooked until it's too late. Ask…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Cal/OSHA Violations in Agriculture: Part 1 – Heat Illness Prevention
July 20, 2026One of the greatest values FELS provides for our members is helping ag employers stay ahead of compliance issues before they become costly citations—or worse, workplace…
Read MoreLegacy Beyond the Land
July 20, 2026This weekend, I found myself looking at a realtor listing for what was once my family's ranch. In many ways, I always knew this day would come. The ranch hasn't produced…
Read MoreHigh Summertime Temps are Here? Are You Ready?
July 10, 2026California summer temperatures are here! Cal/OSHA is warning Califorina employers to protect employees and comply with heat illness standards. Are you ready? Cal/OSHA…
Read MoreWould You Pass a DPR Inspection? A Practical Look at Handler Compliance
July 2, 2026If you've ever been stopped by your local County Agricultural Commissioner's office during a pesticide application, you've likely seen DPR's PR-ENF-104 Pesticide Use Monitoring…
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