Many Harmful Bills Still Alive in State Legislature
The end of the legislative year is just a few weeks away and the California Chamber of Commerce continues to fight numerous proposals that could…
CalChamber-Opposed Bill Accelerates Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that accelerates the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees is awaiting action on the Senate Floor. CalChamber is opposed…
September Webinar on Avoiding Meal and Rest Break Violations
California sets its own strict rules when it comes to meal and rest breaks. But it’s up to employers to inform employees that they’re entitled…
Rigid Disability Leave Policy Results in $2 Million Settlement
Inflexible disability leave policies that fail to assess the individual needs of the employee can lead to liability, as a recent $2 million settlement demonstrates….
Question Remains: Should Apple Workers Be Paid for Security Screening Time?
Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal asked the California Supreme Court to help resolve the question of whether Apple’s store workers should be paid…
CalChamber Fighting Unlimited Access to Employer Documents
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that allows organizations unaffiliated with the employer to access an undefined and potentially unlimited scope of employer internal documents…
CalChamber’s HR Shameless Plug Awards Contest Now Open
CalChamber’s HR Shameless Plug Awards Contest has begun! Star, direct and produce a commercial for CalChamber that highlights the value and benefits of membership or…
Inaugural CalChamber HR Symposium in Los Angeles on October 26, 2017
Handling HR in California is a big job, even for the most experienced HR professionals. Thousands of attendees throughout the year look to CalChamber’s compliance…
$10.5 Million Settlement in Minority Hiring Case
The nationwide outdoor equipment chain Bass Pro Outdoor World (Bass Pro) will pay $10.5 million to settle a hiring discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by…
Reminder to California Employers: Law Requires Electronic Filing/Payment of Payroll Taxes
The California Chamber of Commerce is reminding employers with 10 or more employees that employment tax returns, wage reports and payroll tax deposits must be…
