CalChamber-Opposed Bill Threatens California Companies with More Penalties and Litigation
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that exposes businesses to high penalties and litigation by expanding the scope of prohibited non-compete agreements is expected to…
Cybersecurity Training Now Available
The rise in digital crime is astounding: At the current growth rate, cyberattacks will cost businesses about $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 — an increase…
Use Caution When Granting Family Leave Before Employee Is Eligible
My employee wants to take 12 weeks off for child bonding, but he has worked for us for only 11 months so he’s not eligible…
What Employers Should Know About California’s Latest Paid Sick Leave Expansion
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber employment law expert Ellen Savage discuss what employers need to…
DOL Issues New Independent Contractor Rule
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule impacting the classification of workers as either independent contractors or employees….
Business Legislative Wins and What Employers Can Expect in 2024
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman and Chris Micheli,…
Berkeley Issues Fair Workweek Guidance
As previously reported, in November 2022, the city of Berkeley passed a local ordinance providing for advance notice of schedules, adequate rest between shifts, offers…
Register Now for CalChamber’s 2024 Employment Law Updates Webinar!
Last year, the California Legislature sent 1,046 bills to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Of the 890 bills he signed, many affect California employers — and CalChamber’s annual…
CDPH, Cal/OSHA Update COVID-19 Isolation Guidance
On January 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated it’s COVID-19 isolation guidance, redefining “infectious period” to move away from a standard…
Standards Board Keeps Moving on Proposed Indoor Heat Illness Standard
What is the status of Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness prevention standard? (Updated 1/9/24 with the Standard Board’s third 15-day notice on December 22, 2023) The…
