New H-1B Visa Fee Faces Legal Challenges
Two lawsuits were recently filed challenging the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions. As previously reported, on September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a…
NLRB Challenges California Law Expanding State Labor Board Power
On October 15, 2025, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a lawsuit against California challenging a new state labor law that would expand the…
California Employer Election-Related Responsibilities
With the special statewide election approaching on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, California employers must ensure they’re fully complying with the state’s voting leave requirements. Employers…
‘Furry’ Query Shows Advisability of Formalized Dress Code Definitions
One of our employees is a “furry” and has asked to come into the office dressed as a furry. Do we have to accommodate this…
Religious Beliefs and Job Requirements Must Conflict for Religious Discrimination Claims
Not only does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protect employees from discrimination based upon their religious beliefs, but it also obligates employers to…
New 2026 Labor and Employment Laws
Yesterday, the annual legislative cycle concluded as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed the last legislative bills sent to him. The Governor acted on…
$1.35 Million Dollars Fine for California Employer’s Privacy Act Violations Involving Job Applicant Data
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)’s recent action serves as an important reminder for employers to follow the requirements of the California Consumer Privacy Act…
City of San Diego Raises Wages for Certain Hospitality Employees
The San Diego City Council recently adopted the Hospitality Minimum Wage Ordinance that will increase the pay for employees who work at hotels, event centers…
Addressing Employees’ Speech in the Workplace
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law Subject…
Lengthy Restroom Use? Reasonable Accommodation May Be Needed
We have an employee who spends a considerable amount of time every day using the restroom. After she comes back from the restroom, she takes…
