Author: HRWatchdog
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…
Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp
An HR professional’s job is essential, challenging and stressful — but also can be rewarding. In the Golden State, keeping track of and administering California’s…
New Report Finds Private Attorneys General Act Is Too Slow to Resolve Claims, Too Little Compensation Goes to Workers
A new report by former heads of California’s labor and occupational safety agencies found that employee labor claims filed under California’s lawsuit-first Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)…
Need Help Applying 2024 California Employment Laws in Your Workplace?
The 2023 legislative session ended with hundreds of bills hitting Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, many of which are now affecting employers’ compliance efforts. For those…
Register Now for Leaves of Absence Seminars
Pregnancy disability leave (PDL), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), mandatory paid sick leave, reproductive loss leave (new…
California Storms 2024: Employer Obligations During Emergency Conditions
The majority of California has been under atmospheric attack since Sunday, February 4, 2024, with a massive storm making its way from the northern part…
CalChamber-Opposed Bill Threatens California Companies with More Penalties and Litigation
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that exposes businesses to high penalties and litigation by expanding the scope of prohibited non-compete agreements is expected to…
What Employers Should Know About California’s Latest Paid Sick Leave Expansion
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber employment law expert Ellen Savage discuss what employers need to…