Federal Court Denies UFW Request to Block H-2A Wage-Cost Relief
May 19, 2026Concurring with arguments in an amici curiae brief filed by California Farm Bureau and the National Council of Agricultural Employers, on May 14, the U.S. District Court…
Read MoreSpring of ’26 is Starting to Heat Up!
May 19, 2026As springtime temperatures are reaching into the 90s in some areas, extreme-heat warnings for temperatures well over 100˚ have been issued in some areas of California. These…
Read MoreMore PAGA Relief Coming?
May 19, 2026California Legislature’s 2024 reforms of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) (See PAGA Reform Deal Struck, FELS Newsletter, July 2024) provided some solid opportunities…
Read MoreFELS H-2A Program Partner Worker and Farmer Labor Association Offering Online H-2A Eduction
May 19, 2026Thinking about using the H-2A visa program to ensure labor stability? This series breaks down the fundamentals in clear, plain language—so you can understand your…
Read MoreBe Rattlesnake-Safe!
May 19, 2026FELS members are requesting information about rattlesnake safety on their farms and ranches, and members of the general public are encountering them in greater numbers and…
Read MoreMay is National Electrical Safety Month
May 19, 2026Electricity is a wonderful modern convenience that is widely regarded as an essential public utility, providing us with everything from lighting, comfortable living and working…
Read MoreDon’t Miss This FELS Webinar: “The Coming ICE Storm: Are You Ready?”
May 19, 2026Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity may be ramping up soon. Reports of Form I-9 inspection notice numbers and audits are appearing on social and legacy media. ICE…
Read MoreFELS Tailgate Safety Training: Rattlesnake Safety
May 19, 2026Safety Training for Agricultural Employees: Rattlesnake Safety
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