Western Growers
Recent News About Western Growers
-
Federal appellate court okays H-2A laborer arbitration agreements
A recent Ninth Circuit ruling, in Martinez-Gonzalez v. Elkhorn Packing Co., LLC, provides clarity that arbitration agreements can apply to workers with H-2A visa status. -
Quota regulation law to start at California distribution centers
A new mandate to measure performance quotas at warehouse facilities is raising questions about the impact on inflation, litigation, and workplaces facing operations difficulties amid the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Lawsuit alleges new CAL/OSHA standards shift infeasible burden onto employers
A coalition of agriculture and business groups has filed a lawsuit that challenges the recently passed CAL/OSHA emergency temporary standards (ETS), alleging the board has exceeded its jurisdiction by superseding mandates from state and federal authorities. -
Business groups look to Newsom to address litigation concerns amid pandemic
A coalition of business groups has written to Gov. Gavin Newsom seeking expanded protections from civil litigation for companies providing essential services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Court rules labor bill carve-outs justification 'does not survive constitutional scrutiny'
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court gave a green light to two growers who claim a state labor law violates their 14th Amendment right to equal protection, but rejected their charge of political targeting. -
Opponents say parental leave mandate would expose employers to costly litigation
California employers face a high risk of employment lawsuits