Employer Best Practices to Ensure Compliance with California Equal Pay Act
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts sits down with Bianca Saad, CalChamber vice president of labor and employment…
Supreme Court Rules Employer Can Sue Union for Intentional Damage During Strike
On June 1, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled — in a near unanimous 8-1 opinion — that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) doesn’t…
Pride Month 2023: Recommit to Being a Welcoming Workplace for All Employees
For five decades now, the nation has celebrated individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ — an acronym that has evolved over the years to stand for…
Legislative Update After Legislature’s House of Origin Deadline
Nine California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills and two job creator bills remain after Friday’s deadline for bills to pass their house of origin in the California Legislature….
Demystifying Pregnancy, Child Bonding Leaves Webinar
Roughly 420,000 babies are born annually in California — many of whom are born to those who work for employers across the state. Although news…
Nonwork-Related Death at Work Still Must Be Reported to Cal/OSHA
An employee died of a heart attack while at work. It was not caused by his employment. Do I have to report this death to…
California’s Local Minimum Wage Rates Increasing July 1
While many California cities and counties increase their local minimum wage rates at the start of each year, several localities implement their local minimum wage…
Using AI in Employment Selection Procedures Guidance
Artificial intelligence (AI) — once only in science fiction and Hollywood movies — is a prevalent tool today in manufacturing, healthcare, marketing and education. Employers…
Mental Health Awareness Month: Identifying Indicators of Distress and Ways Employers Can Help
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts speaks with clinical social worker Amanda Gibson about mental health in the…
EEOC COVID-19 Guidance Updated as Federal COVID-19 Emergency Ends
On May 15, 2023, following the end of the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its long running…
