New Law Expands Definition of Registered Domestic Partnership, Add Flex Plan Notice Requirement
In keeping with the new year theme, today’s podcast includes two new “sleeper laws” that took effect on Jan. 1, 2020. These laws have not…
Reminder: Post Form 300A Starting February 1
Each year, California employers must post Form 300A, Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, in a visible and easily accessible area of their business…
California Fatal Workplace Injuries Increased in 2018
After several years of declines, in 2018 (the latest data available), California’s workplace fatality rate increased with 422 Californians dying in workplace incidents (up from…
Employers/Co-Workers Seeking Gun Violence Restraining Orders
What is a gun violence restraining order, and how does the new law (AB 61) on gun violence restraining orders affect employers? Employers have a…
Employees’ Biggest Office Offenses in the Modern Workplace
Office etiquette standards and views have evolved in today’s modern workplace. Some of what was considered inappropriate back then (casual dress and non-traditional piercings) is…
Podcast Shares Questions Asked Most Often at Employment Law Updates Seminars
The California Chamber of Commerce employment law team has been on the road throughout January, conducting Employment Law Updates seminars and explaining changes that transpired…
New Joint Employer Rule under Fair Labor Standards Act
On January 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule updating its regulations regarding joint-employer status under the Fair Labor Standards…
New Form W-4, Tax Withholding Method
In December 2019, the IRS released its new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate for 2020. Prompted by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the…
Small Company Eyes Medical Leave Policies for Employee Handbook
We are a small company of 30 employees. Are we required to have a medical leave policy in our employee handbook? Many different types of…
CalChamber Renews Fight Against Five Job Killer Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce today announced it is continuing the battle against five job killer bills that are moving again as the 2020 legislative…
