Author: HRWatchdog

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Posted in Meal and Rest Break

Could Lack of Meal, Rest Break Policy Violate California Law?

When a litigant raises an entirely new issue that has no direct precedent, the court can ask the California Supreme Court how it would rule…

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Posted in Form I-9

What to Do If Immigration Officials Come Knocking Podcast

In this week’s episode of The Workplace, CalChamber President Allan Zaremberg discusses with immigration expert Kevin Johnson, Dean of the UC Davis School of Law…

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Posted in Workplace Safety

Proposal Would Make Wildfire Smoke Protection Rule More Stringent; Threatens to Increase Business Costs

An emergency regulation issued from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on July 29, 2019, requires California employers to take steps…

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Posted in Form I-9

How Do I Verify Form I-9 Documents for Remote Employee?

We are hiring an employee out of state who will be living and working more than a thousand miles away. How do we handle getting…

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Posted in General

Best Time for Peak Productivity? Monday Mornings

Happy Monday morning! Right now, your employees are most likely at peak productivity since Monday and Tuesday mornings are the best time for employees to…

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Posted in Workplace Safety

Be Prepared for Excessive Heat Across California

It’s hot outside — really hot. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings for many parts of California, including San Diego, Stanislaus and…

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Posted in Hiring

When Should a ‘Temp’ Become a Regular Employee?

I hired a number of employees to work on a short-term project for me. I classified them as “temporary” and therefore not eligible for benefits…

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Posted in Form I-9

Using a California Non-REAL ID Driver License OK for the Form I-9

A new employee gave me a current California driver license. On the front of the license there is a notation “FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY.” Can I…

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Posted in Workplace Policies Workplace Safety

CalChamber Podcast Rewind: What Not to Wear – To Work and Other California Employer Concerns

In case you missed it, check out this podcast for tips on enforcing your company’s dress code during the summer months. Already in control of your dress…

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Posted in General

Free 2019 Midyear Employment Law White Paper

We are over halfway through 2019, and as always, you can count on the Golden State for interesting developments in employment law. Most of this…