Blog Posts
March 2022
Ginners’ Labor Guide Updated
Since 1997, the TCGA, in conjunction with the National Cotton Ginners’ Association and other Regional Associations, have maintained a publication called “A Ginner’s Practical Guide to Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and […]
Site Specific OSHA 300 Inspections
As we mentioned in an earlier posting this month, the Department of Labor visited at least one cotton gin under a site-specific targeting program inspection. The OSHA inspector was given a listing of facilities and […]
Roy V. Baker, Jr. – 10/09/1938 – 03/16/2022
It is with deep regret that we inform you all that Roy Baker has passed away. Here is his obituary:
The family of Roy Baker will celebrate his life […]
OSHA Hits Gins under Site Specific Targeting Program
At least one cotton gin in Texas has been inspected by OSHA this month under a Site-Specific Targeting inspection plan. For these types of inspections, the OSHA inspector is given a list of companies to […]
NCGA Online Gin Cost Survey
PLEASE COMPLETE THE NCGA COST SURVEYS. THIS INFORMATION WILL REPLACE THE TCGA COST SURVEYS DONE IN PAST YEARS.
The USDA and NCGA developed an electronic version of the Gin Cost Survey. We plan to replace the […]
Time to Electronically Submit your OSHA 300A info
As we approach the end of February, we would like to remind our members that the deadline to electronically submit injury and illness data on OSHA’s ITA website is coming up soon! The OSHA Record […]
February 2022
Registration for Gin School now Open!
Be sure to register early if you are wanting to attend gin school this year! Due to federal Covid restrictions placed on USDA employees, each of the schools will be limited to 50 students per […]
NCGA Online Gin Cost Survey
REMINDER – Please take some time and fill out the new NCGA gin cost survey
The USDA and NCGA developed an electronic version of the Gin Cost Survey. We plan to replace the normal TCGA Cost […]
NCGA Electronic Gin Cost Survey
REMINDER – Please see email below from Harrison at NCGA. The USDA and NCGA developed an electronic version of the Gin Cost Survey. We plan to replace the normal TCGA Cost Survey with this version […]
January 2022
Time to post the 2021 OSHA 300A Injury and Illness reporting forms
As we approach the end of January, we would like to remind our members that the OSHA 300A Form posting deadline is approaching. The OSHA Record Keeping Rule requires employers keep records of all work-related injuries […]
Updated CDC Covid-19 Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control recently updated their Covid-19 Guidelines. These new updates decreased the time quarantine/isolation time required after being exposed or contracting Covid-19. As usual, the government managed to make the guidelines more […]
December 2021
Sixth Circuit Dissolves the Stay on the Covid ETS
We received notice from the Coalition for Workplace Safety late yesterday that the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has dissolved the stay on the Covid ETS (ETS). This means the ETS […]
AEWR for H2A Workers increases on Dec 29
Employers using foreign workers under the H2A program are required to pay a wage at least equal to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). This wage rate is currently $13.03/hr in the state of Texas. […]
Wage and Hour Inspectors in West Texas
Two gins on the Gulf Coast were visited by Department of Labor Wage and Hour inspectors during this season. In addition, two gins have been inspected in West Texas this week. There is a good […]
H-2A Overtime and Wages
We have been getting a lot of questions about H-2A workers recently. In addition, we are in the process of wrapping up two Wage and Hour Inspections from earlier in this ginning season. It still […]
November 2021
ETS Litigation Consolidated into Sixth Circuit
As we reported earlier, lawsuits challenging the OSHA Covid Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) have been filed all over the country. The ETS is currently being stayed due to a ruling from the 5th […]
Emphasize Safety as You Start Ginning
The Ginners’ Trust wants to remind everyone to encourage safety as the season starts.
We have already seen three severe, reportable accidents in West Texas gins as the season gets […]
5th Circuit Extends Stay for Covid Rule
On Friday night, a three-judge panel extended the stay of the Covid Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The next step will be for the courts to consolidate all the different suits that have been filed all […]
Update on Covid Emergency Temporary Standard
As you have heard, OSHA released its Covid Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) last Friday. On Saturday, a “Stay” was issued by the 5th District Court in New Orleans. Briefs have been delivered by the government […]
OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for Covid, Stay Granted by Fifth Circuit
OSHA issued their Covid Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for general industry on Friday, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has already granted an emergency stay. This case will be put on a fast track, […]
August 2021
Safety Alert From Texas Cotton Ginners’ Trust
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Trust has issued a new safety alert, and has asked us to pass it along to you all. Please review the information below. In addition, if you would like to […]
June 2021
Can’t Make the Summer Meeting? Join by Zoom from your Office.
We are expecting a good crowd in Austin for the Summer meeting, taking place in just a few days! If you are unable to travel to Austin in person, you can still attend the general […]
