Reminder: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Regulations Start June 18
On April 19, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its final rule implementing the 2023 federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). And on…
Celebrating Juneteenth: What Employers Should Know
In 2021, the federal government recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and California followed suit in 2022. Many events are scheduled across the state to…
Webinar on California’s Indoor Heat Illness Standard Can Help Employers Comply
California’s outdoor heat illness standards have been in place for nearly 20 years, since a particularly brutal summer in 2006; and soon, employers will also…
Wanted: CalChamber Members to Support Small Business Interests
Small businesses are the heartbeat of the California economy, driving innovation and creating millions of jobs. Recognizing the vital role these businesses play, the California…
2023 EEO-1 Report ‘Failure to File’ Deadline Is July 9
Although the June 4 deadline has passed, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) urges required employers who haven’t yet submitted and certified their mandatory EEO-1…
CFRA/FMLA Leave for Elective Surgery
My employee is requesting California Family Rights Act/Family and Medical Leave Act (CFRA/FMLA) leave to have elective surgery. He is potentially eligible for leave because…
California Litigation Trends and How to Safeguard Against Them
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara discuss litigation trends in California…
Free White Paper: Workplace Violence Prevention for California Employers
California employers have long been required to provide a healthful and safe environment for their employees — not just related to workplace injuries and illnesses,…
California Local Minimum Wage Increases Starting July 1, 2024
Instead of the beginning of the year, several California cities and counties implement their local minimum wage rate increases on July 1. California employers with employees…
Doctor’s Note Not Always Automatic Excuse for Absences
My employee has used up all her protected sick leave, but still calls out sick regularly and always returns with a doctor’s note. Can we…
