Author: HRWatchdog
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…
Governor Signs Job Killer Bill That Undermines Arbitration
On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 365 (Wiener; D-San Francisco), a job killer bill that severely restricts the use of arbitration agreements and will needlessly waste court…
End of Session Update: 6 CalChamber Job Killer Bills Head to Governor
California legislators last week approved six bills designated by the California Chamber of Commerce as job killers, which will increase labor costs and create more liability…
How a Recent National Labor Relations Board Ruling Affects Workplace Rules, Employee Handbooks
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and James Ward discuss the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling in…
Even in ‘At-Will’ California, It’s Wise to Follow Disciplinary Process
We opened up an office in California recently. We have a couple of problem employees, but I heard California employment is “at-will” and we can…
Trending Topics on the Labor Law Helpline: Remote Work Expense Reimbursements, Pet Bereavement Leave, More
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Ellen Savage discuss some of the latest labor and employment issues…
Free 2023 Midyear Employment Law White Paper
In California, there’s no “slow season” when it comes to employment laws and human resources. Why is that? Because even when the statutory changes slow…
Timing of Meal Breaks Can Avert Strict Liability for Violations
Our employees start work at 8 a.m. The owner of the company requires that meal breaks start at 1 p.m. While I have told him…
Cal/OSHA Heat Regulations, Where Things Stand with SB 553
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Policy Advocate Robert Moutrie to discuss the newest…
CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp Happening Next Week
Register now for the “HR Boot Camp!” Next Thursday and Friday, June 22 and June 23, CalChamber’s labor law experts will be explaining California’s complex…
