California Workplace Violence Prevention Challenges, Lessons
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A Look at California Workplace Violence Prevention Challenges, Lessons

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel Bianca Saad discusses with CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and CalChamber Vice President…

Form I-9 Expiration Date Extended
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Posted in Form I-9

Form I-9 Expiration Date Extended

Don’t panic! The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated their Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification but only the expiration date was extended — to 05/31/27….

Public Entities Not Liable for PAGA Penalties
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Public Entities Not Liable for PAGA Penalties

The Private Attorneys’ General Act (PAGA) continued to make news this week as a decision from the California Supreme Court — amongst other holdings —…

Meal Break Timing: OK to Provide Early in Work Shift
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Meal Break Timing: OK to Provide Early in Work Shift

We have an employee who is scheduled to work an eight-hour shift and routinely clocks out for his meal break after working only two hours….

Free 2024 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper
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Free 2024 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper

Usually, the busiest time of the year revolves around new laws taking effect on January 1. But over the last few years, a trend has…

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Posted in Workplace Policies

Hot Weather No Excuse to Abandon Dress Code Requirements

During a recent heat wave, several employees showed up for work with visible tattoos, strappy tops and flip-flop shoes. This is all in violation of…

2025 California minimum wage increase
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Posted in Minimum Wage

California’s 2025 Minimum Wage Increases to $16.50 Per Hour

On Thursday, August 1, the California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw officially certified that beginning January 1, 2025, California’s minimum wage will increase from $16 per…

California COVID-19 Workplace Regulations
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Posted in COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Reexamining California COVID-19 Workplace Regulations

In the past two weeks, positive COVID-19 tests have increased to 18 percent in the U.S. Health and Human Services Agency’s Region 9, which includes…

Last call for Leaves of Absence virtual seminar
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Posted in Time Off

Last Call: Register for Leaves of Absence Virtual Seminar Now!

Managing leaves of absence can be complicated. Is paid family leave a protected leave of absence? Can an employee who calls in sick using their…

VETS-4212 Filing Now Open
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Posted in Reporting Requirements

VETS-4212 Filing Now Open

Every year between August 1 and September 30, certain nonexempt federal contractors and subcontractors are required to file a report of their affirmative action efforts…