When an Employee Is Expecting: Register Now for Pregnancy, Bonding Leaves Webinar
Your employee walks in and announces they’re pregnant. Congratulations! But when an employee is expecting a child, employers must navigate a range of legal obligations….
From the Experts: Options to Consider When Regular Payday Falls on Weekend or Holiday
My company has been in business for less than a year, and when we started, we decided to go with a bimonthly pay schedule. Our…
From the Experts: California Overtime Covers Employee Working Temporarily Out of State
We are sending a nonexempt employee to a trade show in a state that does not have daily overtime. Because the employee will be working…
Join Our Employment Law Experts Next Week for HR Boot Camp
Are you unsure when you can or can’t drug test an applicant or employee? Wondering if you can classify a worker as exempt to avoid…
DHS Proposes New H-1B Visa Fee
On August 24, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B visa petitions…
OFCCP Publishes Final Rules Changing Federal Contractor Obligations
On August 21, 2026, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published final rules changing regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section…
Hot Midyear Topics for California Employers: Minimum Wage, Workplace Violence Prevention, Form I-9
In August, CalChamber hosted a members-only webinar discussing employment law updates and trends that have occurred since January 1. During this webinar, employers had many…
CalChamber Helping Shape Workplace Violence Prevention Rule
As state regulators work on drafting a workplace violence prevention standard, the California Chamber of Commerce remains a leading voice for making the rule clear…
From the Experts: Missed Rest Break? Employer’s Responsibility Depends on Situation
An employee didn’t record on our break log that she took her second rest break, and when asked, she claims she “forgot” to take her…
San Francisco Reduces a Paid Parental Leave Eligibility Requirement
In August 2026, San Francisco amended its Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (PPLO) to lower the length of service requirement for employee eligibility from 180 days…
