Author: HRWatchdog
Employee Claims a Co-Worker Lied About On-the-Job Injury
One of my employees came to me today and said his back was sore and that he hurt it while moving some equipment, so we…
CalChamber Podcast: Proposed Expansion of Leaves of Absence Programs
CalChamber has released its 9th episode of The Workplace, a podcast on issues important to California employers and our economy. The subject of this week’s…
Form 300A Summary Posting Ends Soon But Don’t Toss Them Yet
April 30 is the last day employers have to post the 2018 Cal/OSHA Form 300A Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A). Tomorrow, employers…
Gender Questions on Job Applications in California
Our job application asks applicants to state their gender. Is that allowed under California law? California law prohibits employers from asking, either directly or indirectly,…
CalChamber Podcast: What’s Your Question for the Labor Law Helpline?
California’s complex employment laws prompted 22,000 calls to the CalChamber Labor Law Helpline in 2018. On the latest episode of CalChamber’s The Workplace podcast, CalChamber…
CalChamber Podcast: Men and the #MeToo Movement
A recent episode of CalChamber’s The Workplace podcast focuses on men and the #MeToo movement. As more publicity is being given to instances of sexual…
PAGA Complaint Leads to $1M Settlement
The owners of a Mexican restaurant chain in San Jose will pay 239 workers $1 million in unpaid wages, according to the California Labor Commissioner’s…
Cal/OSHA’s Revised Rules, Regulations Over the Last Year
Can you provide a summary of occupational safety rules that went into effect over the last year that haven’t yet been included in a Cal/OSHA…
Taking FMLA Leave to Help a Drug-Addicted Child
My employee asked to take time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to care for her drug addicted son, who is well…
#RespectWorks: Ensuring Harassment-Free Workplaces
The California Chamber of Commerce is kicking off #RespectWorks, a campaign to promote inclusiveness and prevent harassment in the workplace. A large and growing list…
