Legislative Session Wraps: CalChamber and Strategic Partners Secure Big Wins for Business
On September 30, Governor Gavin Newsom concluded review and action on more than 1,200 bills sent to his desk as part of the 2024 regular…
Arbitration Curtailed When Claim Includes Sexual Harassment
In 2017, the #MeToo movement highlighted the magnitude of issues associated with workplace sexual harassment, including perpetrators requiring private arbitration of sexual harassment claims to…
Hours Worked, Not ‘Full-Time’ Label Key to Managing Benefits
What is the minimum number of hours an employee needs to work to be considered full-time? California and federal law generally do not categorize the…
How Indoor Heat Illness Rule Applies to Air Conditioned Workplace
Our indoor office is air conditioned. Does our business need to include the indoor heat illness requirements in our Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)?…
California to Limit Certain Employer Communications Starting January 1
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 Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Starts October 16
After several delays, the long-awaited California health care worker minimum wage law takes effect on October 16, 2024. When the California Department of Health Care…
California Employment Laws Starting 2025
We’ve reached October — the annual legislative cycle has ended as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed bills over the last few weeks. Now…
Celebrating Human Resources (HR) Professionals Day!
Recruiter, psychologist, peacemaker, event planner, employee development, benefit expert, teacher, detective — these are just SOME of the many roles and responsibilities human resource (HR)…
Business Leaders Discuss Economic Consequences of California’s Prop 32
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and California Restaurant Association President and…
San Diego County’s New Fair Chance Ordinance Starts Soon
Effective October 10, 2024, San Diego County’s new Fair Chance Ordinance increases protections for job applicants with conviction records by restricting how employers can use…
