Author: HRWatchdog
Answering Questions on Displays of Affection, Pronoun Use, Free Speech and More
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law…
Register Now for HR Boot Camp on May 2-3
Do you know what the “ABC Test” is? Are you aware of what criminal history information is prohibited for job applicants? What about 2024 changes…
How to Navigate Reasonable Accommodations Tackled in Upcoming Webinar
In 2023, 22.5 percent of people with a disability were employed — a record high since the data was first collected in 2008. As more…
California’s ‘Right to Disconnect’ Bill Raises Concerns
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss a new bill in…
CalChamber Releases 2024 Job Killer List
The California Chamber of Commerce released its initial 2024 job killer list which, to date, includes nine bills dealing with labor and employment, taxation, unemployment…
Still Time to Register for Leaves of Absence Seminar Next Week!
Managing leaves of absence — like pregnancy disability leave (PDL), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), mandatory…
Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation Leave: State/Federal Laws Provide Protections
One of our employees informed us that he is planning to enter a six-week alcohol or drug rehabilitation program. Are we required to provide him…
Preview of 2024 California Employment Law Legislative Proposals
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts is joined by CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman and Chris Micheli,…
Labor Commissioner FAQ Ties Paid Sick Time Off to Work Day Length
I understand that the state is now requiring employers to provide more time off for paid sick leave than it did in previous years. My…
When Family Leave Time Ends, Other Protected Leaves May Apply
We have an employee who is currently on California Family Rights Act (CFRA) leave. She will exhaust this leave in one week. She has asked…
