Author: HRWatchdog

Harassment Prevention Training Deadline Approaching? CalChamber’s New Live, Virtual Training Can Help
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Harassment Prevention Training Deadline Approaching? CalChamber’s New Live, Virtual Training Can Help

California employers with five or more employees must provide one hour of harassment prevention training to nonsupervisory employees and two hours of training to supervisors….

Free ‘New 2025 Labor and Employment Laws:
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Free New 2025 Labor and Employment Laws: What Employers Need to Know White Paper

Employers are still catching their breath after the incredibly busy year we’ve already had, including California’s new workplace violence prevention laws, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform, indoor heat illness…

What California’s AI Proposed Rules Mean for Employers
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What California’s AI Proposed Rules Mean for Employers

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss regulations on the use…

nderstanding California’s PAGA Reforms
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The Workplace Podcast: Understanding California’s PAGA Reforms

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the recent guidance released by…

CalChamber’s 2025 Employment Law Updates In-Person, Virtual Seminars
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CalChamber’s 2025 Employment Law Updates In-Person, Virtual Seminars

Register now for CalChamber’s popular 2025 Employment Law Updates seminars! This year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed more than 1,200 bills, including many…

Legislative Session Business
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Legislative Session Wraps: CalChamber and Strategic Partners Secure Big Wins for Business

On September 30, Governor Gavin Newsom concluded review and action on more than 1,200 bills sent to his desk as part of the 2024 regular…

Hours Worked, Not ‘Full-Time’ Label Key to Managing Benefits
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Hours Worked, Not ‘Full-Time’ Label Key to Managing Benefits

What is the minimum number of hours an employee needs to work to be considered full-time? California and federal law generally do not categorize the…

California to Limit Certain Employer Communications Starting January 1
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California to Limit Certain Employer Communications Starting January 1

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert…

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Business Leaders Discuss Economic Consequences of California’s Prop 32

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and California Restaurant Association President and…

Assistive Animal at Work Still Subject to Minimum Standards
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Assistive Animals at Work Still Subject to Minimum Standards

One of our employees has asked to bring an emotional support dog to the office. I know about service animals in the workplace. Do we…