Background for Employers regarding Upcoming COVID-19 Law
There are important changes for businesses regarding COVD-19 in the workplace, when Assembly Bill 685 becomes law January 1.
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October 2020
Enrollment Period underway for key Federal Programs
The US Department of Agriculture has announced that signup is underway for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2021 crop year.
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New Workers’ Compensation Changes and Employer Reporting for COVID-19
SB 1159 made a number of changes relating to COVID-19 presumptions for workers’ compensation and also adds reporting requirements for employers.
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Farm Equipment Movement – Update
Working with haulers and stomper operators, we have identified a path forward for the movement of combines and stompers for this year through additional permitting and documentation of business structure.
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CHP Rice Equipment Transport Issues
Several weeks ago, contract haulers of farm equipment in the Sacramento Valley reported enforcement actions when moving combines. At issue was the interpretation of the vehicle code that allows farmers to haul their own equipment without a permit but not contract haulers. Shortly thereafter, the movement of stompers was impacted due to their oversized width. CHP indicated that a CHP escort was needed to move the equipment. Booking an escort is about two weeks out and comes at a cost of $1,500.
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