CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp Webinar Happening Next Week
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Posted in General

CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp Happening Next Week

Register now for the “HR Boot Camp!” Next Thursday and Friday, June 22 and June 23, CalChamber’s labor law experts will be explaining California’s complex…

COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program Begins
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Posted in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Time Off

COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program Begins

Eligible California small businesses may now apply for a California state program that awards funds for costs incurred from COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave. Remember,…

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Posted in Discrimination

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
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Posted in Labor Relations

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
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Posted in Discrimination Harassment Workplace Policies

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…

California Legislature deadline
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Posted in General

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
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Posted in Time Off

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
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Posted in Workplace Safety

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…

local ordinances july 1
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Posted in Local Ordinances

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…

artificial intelligence AI
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Posted in Discrimination

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…