Join Our Employment Law Experts Next Week for HR Boot Camp
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Posted in General

Join Our Employment Law Experts Next Week for HR Boot Camp

Are you unsure when you can or can’t drug test an applicant or employee? Wondering if you can classify a worker as exempt to avoid…

DHS Proposes New H-1B Visa Fee
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Posted in General Hiring

DHS Proposes New H-1B Visa Fee

On August 24, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B visa petitions…

OFCCP Publishes Final Rules Changing Federal Contractor Obligations
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Posted in Reporting Requirements

OFCCP Publishes Final Rules Changing Federal Contractor Obligations

On August 21, 2026, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published final rules changing regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section…

Hot Midyear Topics for California Employers: Minimum Wage, Workplace Violence Prevention, Form I-9
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Posted in Compensation Form I-9 Workplace Safety

Hot Midyear Topics for California Employers: Minimum Wage, Workplace Violence Prevention, Form I-9

In August, CalChamber hosted a members-only webinar discussing employment law updates and trends that have occurred since January 1. During this webinar, employers had many…

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Posted in Workplace Safety

CalChamber Helping Shape Workplace Violence Prevention Rule

As state regulators work on drafting a workplace violence prevention standard, the California Chamber of Commerce remains a leading voice for making the rule clear…

missed rest break
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Posted in Meal and Rest Break

From the Experts: Missed Rest Break? Employer’s Responsibility Depends on Situation

An employee didn’t record on our break log that she took her second rest break, and when asked, she claims she “forgot” to take her…

San Francisco Reduces a Paid Parental Leave Eligibility Requirement
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Posted in Local Ordinances

San Francisco Reduces a Paid Parental Leave Eligibility Requirement

In August 2026, San Francisco amended its Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (PPLO) to lower the length of service requirement for employee eligibility from 180 days…

From the Experts: Ways to Handle Intermittent Leave for Exempt Employees
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Posted in Exempt/Nonexempt Time Off

From the Experts: Ways to Handle Intermittent Leave for Exempt Employees

We have an employee who needs to take time off to care for a parent who is ill; however, she wants to take intermittent leave,…

Protecting Your Workplace: Why Workplace Investigations Are Important
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Posted in Harassment Workplace Policies

Protecting Your Workplace: Why Workplace Investigations Are Important

When an employee alleges harassment or discrimination in the workplace, California employers have a critical legal obligation to conduct a prompt, thorough and impartial workplace…

San Francisco Expands Fair Chance Ordinance, Adds Greater Protections and Increased Penalties
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Posted in Local Ordinances

San Francisco Expands Fair Chance Ordinance, Adds Greater Protections and Increased Penalties

Updated (August 20, 2026): San Francisco has now updated its required Fair Chance Ordinance Notice Poster (Dated: August 2026). Effective August 10, 2026, San Francisco…