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
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
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
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
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
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…
