Category: General
Comment Now on Proposed Wildfire, Heat Illness Regulation Changes
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has proposed draft changes to the wildfire smoke protection standard as well as the indoor and…
Current, Pending Legislation Affecting California Employers
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss pending employment-related legislation, including…
Employers, Don’t Overlook Your Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Obligations
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss what employers…
Level Up Your HR Skills at HR Boot Camp
Can you let a new employee start working while their drug test or background check is pending? Do you know when meal break premiums are…
California Leads Nation in Women-Owned Businesses
While women-owned businesses are growing, reports show sustained efforts required to keep momentum. A new research brief from the University of Southern California highlights California’s national leadership…
CalChamber Announces 2025 Affordability Agenda
For more than two decades, CalChamber has issued the “Job Killer” list, a comprehensive package of legislation that would have historically eliminated jobs or opportunities…
Apply for CalChamber’s Small Business Awards
Do you own a small business? Do you know a small business making a difference in their community? CalChamber is thrilled to announce our Small…
New 2025 Employment Laws Reminder!
Happy New Year! 2025 brings numerous employment law updates, so here’s a quick reminder of the new changes that employers should be prepared for, including:…
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…
Free New 2025 Labor and Employment Laws: What Employers Need to Know White Paper
Employers are still catching their breath after the incredibly busy year we’ve already had, including California’s new workplace violence prevention laws, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform, indoor heat illness…
