Author: Vanessa Greene

LA County Minimum Wage Applies to Unincorporated Areas
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Posted in Local Ordinances Minimum Wage

City of Los Angeles Hotel and Airport Worker Wage Increase Put on Hold After Referendum Petition Filed

Updated 09/16/2025: After the referendum petition failed, the $22.50 per hour hotel and airport worker minimum wage, along with the related changes discussed here, took…

Remember Los Angeles County’s Fair Workweek Ordinance Takes Effect July 1
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Posted in Local Ordinances

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
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Posted in Local Ordinances

California Local Minimum Wage Increases for July 1, 2025

UPDATE 09/16/2025: After a referendum petition failed, the $22.50 per hour hotel and airport worker minimum wage, along with the related changes discussed here, took…

City of Los Angeles Raises Wages for Hotel, Airport Workers
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Posted in Local Ordinances

City of Los Angeles Raises Wages for Hotel, Airport Workers

UPDATE 09/16/2025: After a referendum petition failed, the $22.50 per hour hotel and airport worker minimum wage, along with the related changes discussed below, took…

Workplace Violence Prevention Support: Confidently Comply With California's Requirements
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Posted in Workplace Safety

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
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Posted in Independent Contractor

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
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Posted in Form I-9

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,…

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Posted in Benefits Local Ordinances Workplace Safety

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
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Posted in Discipline Harassment Performance

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
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Posted in Employee Handbook

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…