Author: Vanessa Greene
City of Los Angeles Hotel and Airport Worker Wage Increase Put on Hold After Referendum Petition Filed
An ordinance containing a planned minimum wage and benefits increase for hotel and airport workers in Los Angeles is now on hold after a referendum…
Remember Los Angeles County’s Fair Workweek Ordinance Takes Effect July 1
On July 1, 2025, Los Angeles County’s Fair Workweek ordinance takes effect, applying to retail businesses under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes…
California Local Minimum Wage Increases for July 1, 2025
UPDATE: The City of Los Angeles hotel and airport minimum wage increase, and other changes identified below, are currently on hold following a referendum petition filed with the…
City of Los Angeles Raises Wages for Hotel, Airport Workers
UPDATE: The City of Los Angeles hotel and airport minimum wage increase, and other changes identified below, are currently on hold following a referendum petition…
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…
