Author: HRWatchdog

Workers’ Comp Presumption Bill
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Posted in Heat Illness Workers' Compensation

CalChamber Urges Veto of Workers’ Comp Presumption Bill

The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of employer groups are asking the Governor to veto legislation creating a presumption that a heat-related illness or injury…

Medical Certification for Family Leave: Stay in Touch with Employee
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Posted in FMLA/CFRA

Medical Certification for Family Leave: Stay in Touch with Employee

Our employee went on family leave on August 1 (for which she was qualified). Our outside leave administration company disallowed the claim due to the…

Court Rulings Spotlight Complex Harassment Issues in Bailey and Okonowsky Cases
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Posted in Harassment

Court Rulings Spotlight Complex Harassment Issues in Bailey and Okonowsky Cases

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene examine two recent court…

CalChamber’s September Trainings Supervisor
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Posted in Training

CalChamber’s September Trainings: HR Boot Camp, Time Off, Supervisor Essentials

Your kids are not the only ones going back to school — this September, CalChamber has four separate virtual trainings designed to help you navigate…

California Employers Need to Do Now Regarding PAGA Reform
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Posted in Workplace Policies

Free White Paper: What California Employers Need to Do Now Regarding PAGA Reform

Since it was enacted in 2004, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has allowed individuals to file lawsuits against employers seeking penalties for various Labor…

Recent California Supreme Court Rulings Affect PAGA Litigation
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Posted in Workplace Policies

How Recent California Supreme Court Rulings Affect PAGA Litigation

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss two recent…

California Workplace Violence Prevention Challenges, Lessons
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Posted in Workplace Safety

A Look at California Workplace Violence Prevention Challenges, Lessons

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel Bianca Saad discusses with CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and CalChamber Vice President…

Meal Break Timing: OK to Provide Early in Work Shift
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Posted in Meal and Rest Break

Meal Break Timing: OK to Provide Early in Work Shift

We have an employee who is scheduled to work an eight-hour shift and routinely clocks out for his meal break after working only two hours….

Free 2024 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper
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Posted in General

Free 2024 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper

Usually, the busiest time of the year revolves around new laws taking effect on January 1. But over the last few years, a trend has…

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Posted in Workplace Policies

Hot Weather No Excuse to Abandon Dress Code Requirements

During a recent heat wave, several employees showed up for work with visible tattoos, strappy tops and flip-flop shoes. This is all in violation of…