Employers Don’t Have to Provide Indefinite Leave of Absence as Accommodation, Court Reaffirms
Managing leaves of absence — like those related to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and pregnancy disability leave…
USCIS Releases New Version of Form I-9
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a revised Form I-9, dated 01/20/25 and valid through May 31, 2027. While updates are minimal,…
Common Mistakes to Avoid With California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara cover common mistakes employers encounter…
Labor Code’s Requirement to Reimburse Work Expenses Not Applicable to Public Employers
One of many wage and hour rules that employers must follow in California is the requirement of Labor Code section 2802 to reimburse employees for…
Easily Train Supervisors, Managers on Wage and Hour Compliance
Supervisors can create serious compliance issues for employers if they’re not properly trained to manage a California-based workforce — particularly in wage and hour law. …
San Francisco Employer’s Annual Reporting Form Due May 2, 2025
It’s that time of the year again! Employers covered by San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) and/or Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) must submit their…
California Leads Nation in Women-Owned Businesses
While women-owned businesses are growing, reports show sustained efforts required to keep momentum. A new research brief from the University of Southern California highlights California’s national leadership…
CalChamber Announces 2025 Affordability Agenda
For more than two decades, CalChamber has issued the “Job Killer” list, a comprehensive package of legislation that would have historically eliminated jobs or opportunities…
Register Now for What to Expect When Your Employee Is Expecting Webinar
Employers have many legal obligations when they learn that an employee is expecting a child, including notifying employees of their leave rights, providing accommodations and…
Don’t Discourage Employee’s Use of California/Federal Family Leave
One of our employees has notified us that he wants to use state/federal family leave in approximately two months when his baby is born. Although…
