CalChamber Challenges Recent Law Chilling Employer Speech in Federal Court
The California Chamber of Commerce and the California Restaurant Association (CRA) are urging a federal court to stop the implementation of a new California law…
Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year!
We’d like to thank all our subscribers and readers for relying on HRWatchdog for timely HR-related news and resources. We’re busy behind the scenes preparing…
2025 IRS Business Mileage Rate Increases
On December 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service released the 2025 optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating…
NLRB Decision Makes It Harder to Make Changes in Unionized Workplaces
On December 10, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision that will make it harder for employers to make changes to their…
Remember California’s Bird Flu State of Emergency Notice Requirements
Both the U.S. President and the California Governor have authority to issue emergency proclamations for areas affected by disasters or other emergencies federally and in…
LA City Council Approves Tourism Workers’ Minimum Wage Increase
On December 11, 2024, the Los Angeles City Council voted to approve a plan to gradually increase the minimum wage for certain tourism workers —…
Pre-Order Your 2025 Mandatory, Updated Employment Notices Posters
Every California business and establishment must post 18 employment notices to ensure their employees are aware of their rights in the workplace, plus an industry-specific…
Practical Emotional Intelligence Applications for HR Professionals and Leaders
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and emotional intelligence expert and keynote speaker Jen Shirkani share valuable insights…
Military Caregiver Leave: When It Applies and When It Doesn’t
I know my business is covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) because we have more than 50 employees, but I received…
DOL Proposes Phasing Out Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule that would eventually phase out certificates that permit employers to pay certain…
