Fall Back’ Sunday as Daylight Saving Time (DST) Ends
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Posted in Compensation Overtime

Don’t Forget to ‘Fall Back’ Sunday as Daylight Saving Time (DST) Ends

Enjoy that extra hour of sleep this weekend! At 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, the clock “falls back” one hour as daylight saving time…

Navigating Halloween in the Workplace
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Posted in Discrimination Harassment

No Tricks, Just Treats: Navigating Halloween in the Workplace

As Halloween approaches this year, employees may be eager to bring some festive spirit into the workplace by dressing up in costumes. While costumes can…

CalChamber’s 2025 Employment Law Updates In-Person, Virtual Seminars
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Posted in General

CalChamber’s 2025 Employment Law Updates In-Person, Virtual Seminars

Register now for CalChamber’s popular 2025 Employment Law Updates seminars! This year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed more than 1,200 bills, including many…

Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform FAQs Published
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Posted in Workplace Policies

Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform FAQs Published

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recently published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and its recent reforms, providing…

California’s 2025 Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Rates
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Posted in Workers' Compensation

California’s 2025 Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Rates

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently announced the minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) will increase on January 1, 2025. When an…

Election 2024
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Posted in Time Off

California’s Voting Leave Requirements for Employers

The next general election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 — and employers need to make sure they comply with California’s voting leave requirements. Employers must…

2025 Licensed Physicians, Computer Professionals Rates
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Posted in Compensation Minimum Wage

2025 Licensed Physicians, Computer Professionals Rates

On January 1, 2025, the overtime exemption rates for computer software employees and licensed physicians will increase — so employers need to make sure that…

Exempt Employee Salary Deductions
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Posted in Exempt/Nonexempt

Exempt Employee Salary Deductions: Proceed with Caution

An exempt employee took off Monday and Tuesday, worked a partial day on Wednesday and worked full days on Thursday and Friday. He has no…

Legislative Session Business
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Posted in General

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
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Posted in Harassment Workplace Policies

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…