How Does Court Vacating EEOC Guidance on Gender Identity Affect California Employers
Recently, a federal district court in Texas vacated guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) related to gender identity harassment. But California employers…
Level Up Your HR Skills at HR Boot Camp
Can you let a new employee start working while their drug test or background check is pending? Do you know when meal break premiums are…
2024 EEO-1 Data Collection Now Open, Closes June 24
On May 20, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the opening of the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection. Employers have until…
Furloughs, Layoffs, Reducing Work Hours During Economic Uncertainty
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…
California Supreme Court Grants Review in Second ‘Headless’ PAGA Case
Recently, several California Courts of Appeal have issued conflicting decisions involving the use of “headless” Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions — those actions that…
Workplace Violence Prevention Support: Confidently Comply With California’s Requirements
Creating and updating a workplace violence prevention plan can feel overwhelming, but CalChamber’s Workplace Violence Prevention (WVP) Support service makes it feel manageable. Our WVP…
How Privacy Agency’s Proposed AI Regulations Would Affect California Businesses
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Covington & Burling LLP Partner Lindsey Tonsager and Covington & Burling LLP…
U.S. DOL Reconsiders Independent Contractor, Overtime Rules
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a field assistance bulletin stating it intends not to enforce its 2024 independent contractor…
Law Now Requires Written Contract for Independent Contractors
Do I need a written contract if I have an independent contractor working for me? In California, the relationship between businesses and independent contractors is…
California’s Annual Pay Data Reporting Ends Soon
Time is running out! Certain California employers must submit their annual pay data reports to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) by Wednesday, May 14,…
