Could Lack of Meal, Rest Break Policy Violate California Law?
When a litigant raises an entirely new issue that has no direct precedent, the court can ask the California Supreme Court how it would rule…
What to Do If Immigration Officials Come Knocking Podcast
In this week’s episode of The Workplace, CalChamber President Allan Zaremberg discusses with immigration expert Kevin Johnson, Dean of the UC Davis School of Law…
The Case for Hiring Military Veterans
Military veterans and servicemembers are not only highly trained for professionalism and discipline but also have an accelerated learning curve and respect for procedures —…
Proposal Would Make Wildfire Smoke Protection Rule More Stringent; Threatens to Increase Business Costs
An emergency regulation issued from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on July 29, 2019, requires California employers to take steps…
How Do I Verify Form I-9 Documents for Remote Employee?
We are hiring an employee out of state who will be living and working more than a thousand miles away. How do we handle getting…
Best Time for Peak Productivity? Monday Mornings
Happy Monday morning! Right now, your employees are most likely at peak productivity since Monday and Tuesday mornings are the best time for employees to…
Be Prepared for Excessive Heat Across California
It’s hot outside — really hot. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings for many parts of California, including San Diego, Stanislaus and…
What Employers Should Know About the Expiring Form I-9
You may have noticed that the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification expires at the end of August. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is…
When Should a ‘Temp’ Become a Regular Employee?
I hired a number of employees to work on a short-term project for me. I classified them as “temporary” and therefore not eligible for benefits…
Workers Want Money, Money, Money
Forty-three percent of workers plan to look for a new job in the next 12 months, according to a recent Robert Half survey. This may…
