Author: HRWatchdog
State High Court Rules on Arbitration Fee Payments
Earlier this month, the California Supreme Court decided a case that determines whether federal law preempts a California law enacted in 2019 that regulates when…
It’s All in the Handbook: Creating and Maintaining an Effective Company Resource
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss the importance of a well-built and…
‘Paid Family Leave’ — Who Can Request It; How It Works
I own a small business, and I have an employee who has been with my company for a few months. He came to me this…
California Governor Signs PAGA Reform Legislation
On July 1, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform measures — Assembly Bill 2288 and Senate Bill 92…
Under the Influence — Drugs and Alcohol at Work Live Webinar
Millions of Californians use alcohol and/or cannabis on a regular basis — even as a new law impacts California employers’ pre-employment testing practices. CalChamber’s latest…
AB 1076 Non-Compete Notice Deadline Is February 14
California has long taken the position that non-compete agreements are unwelcome in the Golden State — a stance the Legislature has solidified through the recent…
Career Advancement Best Practices in the Age of Remote, Hybrid Work
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and business coach Nick Warner discuss the career advancement challenges remote workers…
Register Now for Workplace Requests Related to Pregnancy, Childbirth Webinar!
Your employee is expecting a new baby. Congrats! Now, are you prepared for how to appropriately respond to your employee’s leave requests as well as…
Business Legislative Wins and What Employers Can Expect in 2024
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman and Chris Micheli,…
Register Now for CalChamber’s 2024 Employment Law Updates Webinar!
Last year, the California Legislature sent 1,046 bills to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Of the 890 bills he signed, many affect California employers — and CalChamber’s annual…
