Author: Vanessa Greene
California Local Minimum Wage Increases for July 1, 2025
On July 1, numerous California cities and counties implement their local minimum wage rate increases so California employers with employees working in these jurisdictions should…
City of Los Angeles Raises Wages for Hotel, Airport Workers
On May 27, 2025, the Los Angeles City Council amended their Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) and Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance (HWMO) to increase hotel…
Workplace Violence Prevention Support: Confidently Comply With California’s Requirements
Creating and updating a workplace violence prevention plan can feel overwhelming, but CalChamber’s Workplace Violence Prevention (WVP) Support service makes it feel manageable. Our WVP…
Law Now Requires Written Contract for Independent Contractors
Do I need a written contract if I have an independent contractor working for me? In California, the relationship between businesses and independent contractors is…
USCIS Releases New Version of Form I-9
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a revised Form I-9, dated 01/20/25 and valid through May 31, 2027. While updates are minimal,…
San Francisco Employer’s Annual Reporting Form Due May 2, 2025
It’s that time of the year again! Employers covered by San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) and/or Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) must submit their…
Consistent Treatment, Documentation Key to Reducing Retaliation Risks
An employee complained about workplace conditions but had ongoing performance issues before and after the complaint. Can I still discipline the employee despite the complaint?…
Employee Handbook Creator Plus: Personalized Support for Your Employee Handbook
Creating an employee handbook can be a daunting task, but with CalChamber’s Employee Handbook Creator (EHC) online tool, it doesn’t have to be. If you’re…
LA City Council Approves Tourism Workers’ Minimum Wage Increase
On December 11, 2024, the Los Angeles City Council voted to approve a plan to gradually increase the minimum wage for certain tourism workers —…
California Local Minimum Wage Rates Increasing January 1, 2025
Many California jurisdictions are ringing in the new year with local minimum wage increases so California employers should double check the local minimum wage(s) in…
