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
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
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…
Costly Anti-AI, Other Employment-Related Proposals Added to CalChamber’s Affordability Agenda
Five proposals that would overregulate and possibly ban the use of cost-effective, beneficial artificial intelligence tools by California businesses were added this week to CalChamber’s…
Time Off Request for Religious Reasons: Case-by-Case Decision Is Best
An employee approached me asking for time off due to “religious reasons.” We aren’t sure whether the employee has a religious reason for the time…
Executive Order Creates New DEI Rules for Federal Contractors
On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order — “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” — that creates new DEI-related requirements for federal…
Workplace Violence Prevention Standards: Correcting Misconceptions
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law Counsel Vanessa Greene discuss…
Annual Reporting Form for San Francisco Employers Due May 1, 2026
San Francisco’s annual reporting season is here once again! By May 1, 2026, employers covered by San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) and/or Fair…
Volunteer Firefighters: Law Provides Protected Leave, No Time Limit
I have an employee who is a volunteer firefighter. In the last few years, with the increase in California wildfires, he has been taking more…
California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act Deadline Approaching: What Employers Must Do
Remember, under California’s new Workplace Know Your Rights Act, employers have until March 30, 2026, to provide their employees with the opportunity to designate emergency…
