Changes to Los Angeles Paid Sick Leave Rules
The City of Los Angeles has a mandatory paid sick leave (PSL) law which is part of its minimum wage ordinance and which has been…
Labor Commissioner Answers Questions on Paid Sick Leave
The Labor Commissioner’s Office recently updated its frequently asked questions about California paid sick leave (PSL). The updated FAQ addresses three areas where employers have…
Webinar Covers High Points of Drug-Free Workplaces in California
All the buzz in California these days is about Proposition 64, aka the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. What does this high-profile law mean for…
New White Paper Highlights 2017 Laws Affecting Small Businesses
If you own or manage a small business in California, you should be aware of new mandates for 2017 that could affect your personnel practices….
New Criminal Background Regulations Coming July 1
Today, the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved new regulations relating to the use of criminal background information in employment decisions. These regulations will…
New Rule Targets Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has developed a regulation addressing workplace violence protection in health care. I am the HR director for…
H-1B Filing Season Opens April 3; Premium Processing Suspended
Employers who need to apply for H-1B visas for foreign workers in specialized skill areas, such as science, engineering or computer programming, have a fast…
Budget Item Expands Labor Commissioner Authority
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of employer groups is opposing a budget item that expands the Labor Commissioner’s authority and exposes employers…
McDonald’s Victory on Suit over Wage Violation at Franchises
A federal court in California recently ruled in favor of McDonald’s finding that it does not control the wages paid to employees at its franchises…
Criminal History Regulations: CalChamber Seeks Rejection
The California Chamber of Commerce is asking the state Office of Administrative Law (OAL) to reject proposed regulations that create confusion regarding when employers may…
