Author: HRWatchdog
What to Do When Employee’s I-9 Work Authorization Document Expired
Can an employee work beyond the expiration date of a work authorization document? The answer to the question depends on whether the right to work…
Quick Overview of Changes to COVID-19 Emergency Standard
I read that the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) adopted a revised version of the Emergency Temporary Standard for employee safety regarding the…
Cal/OSHA Adopts Rules to Require Ongoing Masking in the Workplace
After a day-long meeting that included hours of public testimony and internal deliberations, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) ultimately adopted a…
Retroactive COVID Paid Sick Leave Due When Employee Requests It
I have a business with approximately 40 employees, and I just read something that said California passed a law making COVID sick leave retroactive to…
Upcoming Webinar Clarifies Often Misunderstood Meal and Rest Break Rules
Is your company following California’s precise meal and rest break requirements? It’s easy to violate the law without realizing it. “Meal breaks have nothing to…
Adopted Wildfire Smoke Regulation Clarifies Employer Obligations
With a new fire season approaching, has the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) developed additional regulations to address the hazards and mitigation…
Webinar Next Week on Job-Protected Leaves for New and Expecting Parents
Welcoming a new addition to a family is one of the most important times in a person’s life. As a California employer, are you prepared…
How You Can Help End Anti-Asian Hate
In this edition of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg interviews Sacramento County Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Thienvu Ho. Deputy D.A….
Upcoming Webinar on Transitioning Employees Back into the Workplace
Almost a year has passed since California’s COVID-19 lockdown. Offices and jobsites are on the brink of reopening, and businesses are ready to bring their…
If 65+ Employee Falters, Focus on Job Performance, Not Age
We have an employee who is over the age of 65 and has worked for us for several years, but recently his cognitive skills appear…
