Tiny Religious Figurines, Disciplining Rude Supervisors and More Recent Labor Law Helpline Questions
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Posted in Compensation Discipline Discrimination Harassment

Tiny Religious Figurines, Disciplining Rude Supervisors and More Recent Labor Law Helpline Questions

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert…

Employers Don’t Have to Provide Indefinite Leave of Absence as Accommodation,
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Posted in Disabilities Time Off

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
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Posted in Form I-9

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
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Posted in Pregnancy Disability Leave

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…

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Posted in Wage and Hour

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…

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Posted in Meal and Rest Break Paid Sick Leave Wage and Hour

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. …

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Posted in Benefits Health and Safety Local Ordinances

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
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Posted in General

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…

Affordability Agenda
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Posted in General

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
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Posted in Pregnancy Disability Leave Time Off

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…