Author: HRWatchdog

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Posted in FMLA/CFRA Paid Sick Leave Pregnancy Disability Leave

Register Now to Understand California’s Complex Leave Laws

California’s leave laws don’t operate in isolation — they can overlap, creating a maze of requirements for employers to navigate. From medical and family leave…

What to Do If Employee Refuses to Sign Handbook Acknowledgment
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Posted in Employee Handbook

What to Do If Employee Refuses to Sign Handbook Acknowledgment

During a recent audit of our files, we found that one employee has not signed the employee handbook acknowledgment. He keeps making excuses, stating that…

Factors to Consider for Leave Request Not Related to Medical Reasons
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Posted in Time Off

Factors to Consider for Leave Request Not Related to Medical Reasons

Our employee is asking for a couple of months off for a personal leave that is not medically related (for either herself or a family…

Sharpen Your HR Skills: Join HR Boot Camp this April
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Posted in General

Sharpen Your HR Skills: Join HR Boot Camp this April

Are you confident in navigating the complexities of the hiring process? How about ensuring your organization stays on track with mandatory meal and rest break…

Workplace Violence Prevention Program Tips for 2026 Webinar
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Posted in Workplace Safety

Workplace Violence Prevention Program Tips for 2026 Webinar

During an argument at work, an employee complains that their coworker pushed them into a warehouse rack. Even though the employee reported no injuries, declined…

Navigating Drug Testing, Substance Use in Today’s Workplace
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Posted in Hiring Workplace Safety

Navigating Drug Testing, Substance Use in Today’s Workplace

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts and CalChamber General Counsel for Labor and Employment…

Workplace Violence Prevention Standards: Correcting Misconceptions
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Workplace Violence Prevention Standards: Correcting Misconceptions

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law Counsel Vanessa Greene discuss…

Volunteer Firefighters: Law Provides Protected Leave, No Time Limit
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Volunteer Firefighters: Law Provides Protected Leave, No Time Limit

I have an employee who is a volunteer firefighter. In the last few years, with the increase in California wildfires, he has been taking more…

CalChamber Releases 2026 Affordability Agenda
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CalChamber Releases 2026 Affordability Agenda

The California Chamber of Commerce has released its annual Affordability Agenda, highlighting legislation that will either help businesses and consumers by cutting costs or will drive…

What to Consider When Terminating an Employee in California
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What to Consider When Terminating an Employee in California

In California, managing a workforce and making personnel decisions can be a complex task that, if not done with care and due diligence, full of…