West Hollywood’s New Guaranteed Leave Provisions
School’s out for summer — and your West Hollywood employees might be out too! Although many California employers already have policies guaranteeing time off, it…
Considerations, Best Practices for Returning to In-Person Work Arrangements
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage discuss hybrid and in-person work environments…
CDPH Alters Cal/OSHA COVID-19 ETS Definitions
On June 8, 2022, the California Department of Public Heath (CDPH) issued an order updating definitions for “close contact” and “infectious period” as they relate…
Foster City New Minimum Wage Ordinance
Do you have any employees working at a Foster City jobsite or remotely from Foster City? If so, you need to be aware of the…
CalSavers Small Business Deadline Is June 30
By June 30, 2022, small businesses with five or more employees that don’t offer a qualified retirement plan must register with CalSavers — a retirement…
San Francisco Updates Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO)
On July 12, 2022, San Francisco’s new Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (FFWO) amendments go into effect — so make sure you understand the new changes…
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Allows Arbitration of Individual PAGA Claims
In a win for California employers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that individual claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) can be compelled…
Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increases on July 1
On June 9, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for the second half of 2022. Although this…
A Look at Drug Testing, Privacy Rights, Last Chance Agreements
My employee provided a doctor’s note for recent time off that included information that he was out due to “cocaine poisoning.” With this information, can…
EEO-1 Data Collection Deadline Extended
If you forgot to submit your 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 report by the May 17 deadline, you’re in luck — the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…
