Clearing Common Misconceptions About Workplace Violence Prevention Standards
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss…
Proposed Changes to Confined Spaces Rule Include ‘Rescue Services’
What is the status of changes to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) regulation for construction in confined spaces? A hearing has…
Factors to Consider When Employee Asks to Extend Family Leave
We have more than one employee who have requested extensions of their family leave (for various reasons). Do we have to grant these extensions, or…
How to Respond to Federal Request for Documents Related to Form I-9s
We received a Notice of Inspection from the federal government requesting documents related to our Form I-9s and other business documents. How do we respond…
OFCCP Updates for Federal Contractors
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently proposed regulatory changes that will wind down federal contractor affirmative action programs under now-rescinded Executive Order…
Keeping Up with Compliance at One-Year Anniversary of Workplace Violence Prevention Law
July 1, 2025, marked the one-year anniversary of SB 553, California’s comprehensive workplace violence prevention law, which means employers must ensure that they complete the…
New CalChamber Web Page Offers Employer Immigration Law Resources
To help employers, the California Chamber of Commerce has put together a webpage with links to federal, state and CalChamber resources about immigration law. Federal resources on…
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…
How to Deal with Predictive Scheduling, Scheduling Changes
We want to change our nonexempt employee’s schedule for next week. How far in advance do we need to notify the employee of schedule changes?…
Free 2025 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper
In 2025, employment law changes and updates continue to be constant — and we’re only halfway through the year! While most California laws usually take…
