Author: HRWatchdog
From the Experts: Using REAL ID vs. NonREAL ID for Form I-9 Documentation
A new hire provided their nonREAL ID driver license for their Form I-9 documentation. Can I use this to satisfy the I-9 documentation requirement? Yes….
Navigating the Murky Waters of Employee Arrests
California has an intricate set of rules for conducting criminal background checks on applicants and employees, and many California employers are surprised that a unique…
From the Experts: Keeping Harassment Prevention Training Records as Required by Law
What kind of harassment prevention training-related documentation and records are we required to keep? California employers must remain diligent in complying with the state’s harassment…
Avoid Costly Wage-and-Hour Mistakes with Nonexempt Employees
Nonexempt or “hourly” employees must be paid for all hours worked. But what if a nonexempt employee answers a work text after hours? Or skips…
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…
From the Experts: 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…
From the Experts: 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
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
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
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…
