Potential Pitfalls in Independent Contractor Classification
Many businesses have chosen to classify some on their payrolls as “independent contractors” instead of traditional employees. The distinction is important because the classifications hold ad... Read more
SAF Explains New Federal Overtime Pay Regulations
Starting January 1, 2020, a new Department of Labor rule will make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay. What does the rule mean for floral industry employers? To help answ... Read more
After two years of little action on labor issues in Washington with Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress and President Trump in the White House, activity may increase in 2019... Read more
This week President Trump implemented the latest round of tariffs on imports from China, including floral containers and other packaging materials, such as baskets and ceramics. SAF took act... Read more
On December 26, 2018, the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the US Department of Labor (DOL) published a notice which mandated new wage rates that can be offered to H-2A worker... Read more
Hopes were high coming into November that the Trump Administration and House Democrats would strike a deal on the renegotiated NAFTA, or United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA), agreement, but i... Read more
Senate Committee Backs Funding for FNRI, Floriculture Crops Report
The powerful Senate Appropriations Committee has signaled its support for two core issues backed by the Society of American Florists: increased funding — and an expanded reach — for the Flor... Read more
SAF participated in an event to support a key member of Congress with a family background in the floriculture industry, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI). First elected to Congress in 2014, Rep. Jo... Read more
For Growers, Outstanding Varieties Provides Opportunity to Stand Apart
Toward the end of 2018, Juan David Lecuona began fielding hundreds of queries from industry members hungry for more information on ‘Alma’— a bright white chrysanthemum with a perfectly green... Read more
As the voice of the floral industry, SAF recently attended events in support of Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith R-MS) and Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA). Sen. Hyde-Smith is a member of the Se... Read more