Do Local Minimum Wages Change the Exempt Salary Test?
A local minimum wage applies to our nonexempt employees. When the minimum wage increases on July 1, does that mean the salary test for our…
Employers Can Help Improve the Skills Gap
California employers face major workforce challenges, especially a skills gap as high school-aged students enter the workforce without the tools necessary to succeed. One strategy…
Can Part-Time Employees Be Exempt?
Can I classify an employee who works only part-time as exempt? An employee’s exempt classification must be evaluated by the employee’s rate of pay and…
CalSavers Registration Begins July 1
In 2016, the California Legislature passed a bill that laid the foundation for a state-run retirement plan, and in 2018, the final governing regulations were…
Local Minimum Wage Ordinance Hikes Coming July 1
Throughout California, local cities and counties continue to pass minimum wage ordinances and other employment laws relating to paid sick leave and criminal background checks….
Employee Smoke Exposure During Wildfires
I am an employer that has been affected directly by the wildfires in California. What is Cal/OSHA doing to address the issue of employee exposure…
Recent CalChamber Podcasts on Common Employer Problems: Misclassification, Breaks
The latest two episodes of The Workplace, a CalChamber podcast, deal with common issues employers face — misclassifying workers and not following meal and rest…
Sonoma Adopts New Minimum Wage Ordinance
The City of Sonoma is the latest city to adopt a local minimum wage ordinance. On June 10, 2019, the Sonoma City Council adopted the…
CalChamber #RespectWorks Campaign Continues to Build Support for Harassment-Free Workplaces
A new HR tip posted online this month as part of the CalChamber #RespectWorks campaign underscores the importance of preventing harassment in the workplace. The…
Two ‘Magical Questions’ to Help Prevent Service Animal Fraud
A growing trend in California has pet owners purchasing “service animal” vests for pets that clearly aren’t service animals, and then bring them into restaurants…
