We are certainly living in different times—times that are difficult to predict and even harder to plan for. Challenges originating far outside our professional world are quickly impacting our day-to-day operations and, ultimately, your business. Throughout 2026, suppliers across the industry have...

Although the CDC shortened quarantine and isolation periods on December 27, 2021 (to five days), it was unclear as to what California employers should do since Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standards provided for longer periods (10 days). On January 5, 2022, Cal/OSHA updated its FAQs on COVID-19...

Effective July 1, 2024, a new California law requires most employers to have a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). This law applies to all employers with workplaces that are accessible to the public (with few exceptions). Key components to a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan...

If you employ full-time staff, seasonal crews, or part-time help in Oregon’s wine industry, there’s a new law that could change how you approach labor planning and workplace disputes—especially during your busiest seasons. Oregon Senate Bill 916 (SB 916) makes Oregon the first state in the country...

Starting January 1, 2026, a new Oregon law will significantly reshape how liability works in private construction projects. Under Senate Bill 426 (SB 426), property owners and general contractors can now be held liable for wage theft committed by subcontractors, even those buried deep in the...

On May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc., finding that meal period and rest break premium pay are considered wages. This is in accordance with the purposes of the California Labor Code’s provisions regarding timely wage payment...

California Employers Face Everchanging Barrage of Information on OSHA COVID Rules Here’s What You Need to Know Compliance with OSHA COVID regulations has become extremely complicated, with almost daily changes to the requirements that California employers are subject to both under federal and state...

Hard to believe, we are a quarter of the way through 2025! It seems like just yesterday we were starting 2025, but here we are, 90 days in to the "new" year. Here are a few things you may have missed, things that caught our eye (or ear), and a few actionable ideas for the next quarter. 2024 Annual...

Expand Your Wine Brand with Rack & Riddle’s Canning & Bottling Solutions Full-Service Canning & Bottling Options At Rack & Riddle, we’re here to help bring your wine brands to life with our canning and bottling options for both sparkling and still wines. Whether you’re scaling up or just starting...

Visit Rack & Riddle in Adelaide Hall — Booth 334 We will be exhibiting 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet the team and discover our Custom Label sparkling wine services. Find our booth here. Wine Tasting Event 1–3 p.m. Sample our exquisite Méthode Champenoise & Charmat sparkling wines. We’ll be pouring...