Month: June 2024

CFRA/FMLA Leave for Elective Surgeries
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Posted in FMLA/CFRA

CFRA/FMLA Leave for Elective Surgery

My employee is requesting California Family Rights Act/Family and Medical Leave Act (CFRA/FMLA) leave to have elective surgery. He is potentially eligible for leave because…

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Posted in Workplace Policies

California Litigation Trends and How to Safeguard Against Them

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara discuss litigation trends in California…

California workplace violence prevention standards
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Posted in Workplace Safety

Free White Paper: Workplace Violence Prevention for California Employers

California employers have long been required to provide a healthful and safe environment for their employees — not just related to workplace injuries and illnesses,…

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Posted in Local Ordinances

California Local Minimum Wage Increases Starting July 1, 2024

Instead of the beginning of the year, several California cities and counties implement their local minimum wage rate increases on July 1. California employers with employees…

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Posted in Time Off

Doctor’s Note Not Always Automatic Excuse for Absences

My employee has used up all her protected sick leave, but still calls out sick regularly and always returns with a doctor’s note. Can we…