Author: HRWatchdog
Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether to Pay for Try-Out Time
If we ask a job applicant to demonstrate their job skills during an interview, do we have to pay them for their time? During the…
Recruiting Best Practices for a Post-COVID-19 Job Landscape
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts, and bestselling author and recruiting expert Rikka Brandon discuss hiring best practices…
No Retroactive Fix for Underpayment to Exempt Employee
I recently took over as HR director for my company, and I discovered that for the last seven months, the company wasn’t paying the required…
Download the Free New 2023 California Employment Laws White Paper!
It’s that time of year again — for planning fall and winter holidays and vacations, and anticipating and preparing for new employment laws. The California…
Trending Topics on the Labor Law Helpline: Halloween Parties, Listening to Music in the Workplace and More
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage discuss the issues employers are asking…
Employee Arrested While Off Duty? Proceed Cautiously; Gather Facts
One of our employees did not show up for work yesterday and failed to call or otherwise notify us of his absence. We have a…
Virtual HR Symposium: Strengthen Your HR Effectiveness
Looking to strengthen your HR effectiveness? Then look no further than CalChamber’s virtual HR Symposium, featuring live, engaging presentations on various workplace topics for two…
California Consumer Privacy Act Will Apply to Employers in 2023
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the current state of the…
Layoffs Involve Some Strict Rules with a Bit of Employer Discretion
Due to a number of reasons, we are going to have to lay off a few employees. I have heard that there are certain rules…
School’s Back in Session: Recap of Leaves Available to Working Parents
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment Vice President Bianca Saad and CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts provide a refresher…
