Form 300a Recordkeeping Requirements After April 30
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Form 300a Recordkeeping Requirements After April 30

Don’t toss that 2025 Form 300A, Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses just yet! Even though April 30, 2026, is the last day to…

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U.S. DOL Proposes New Joint-Employer Rule

On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its proposed rule setting the standard for when two or more employers may be…

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Register Now to Understand California’s Complex Leave Laws

California’s leave laws don’t operate in isolation — they can overlap, creating a maze of requirements for employers to navigate. From medical and family leave…

What to Do If Employee Refuses to Sign Handbook Acknowledgment
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What to Do If Employee Refuses to Sign Handbook Acknowledgment

During a recent audit of our files, we found that one employee has not signed the employee handbook acknowledgment. He keeps making excuses, stating that…

Factors to Consider for Leave Request Not Related to Medical Reasons
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Factors to Consider for Leave Request Not Related to Medical Reasons

Our employee is asking for a couple of months off for a personal leave that is not medically related (for either herself or a family…

Sharpen Your HR Skills: Join HR Boot Camp this April
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Sharpen Your HR Skills: Join HR Boot Camp this April

Are you confident in navigating the complexities of the hiring process? How about ensuring your organization stays on track with mandatory meal and rest break…

The EEOC’s Recent Record-Breaking Enforcement Efforts
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The EEOC’s Recent Record-Breaking Enforcement Efforts

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its record-breaking enforcement results for fiscal year 2025. Overall, it’s reaching more workers and challenging all…

ICE Changes Form I-9 Enforcement Policy, Increasing Penalty Risk
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ICE Changes Form I-9 Enforcement Policy, Increasing Penalty Risk

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently revised its Form I-9 Inspection Under Immigration and Nationality Act § 274A fact sheet to take more…

Workplace Violence Prevention Program Tips for 2026 Webinar
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Workplace Violence Prevention Program Tips for 2026 Webinar

During an argument at work, an employee complains that their coworker pushed them into a warehouse rack. Even though the employee reported no injuries, declined…

Navigating Drug Testing, Substance Use in Today’s Workplace
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Navigating Drug Testing, Substance Use in Today’s Workplace

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts and CalChamber General Counsel for Labor and Employment…