Category: General
DOL Opinion Letters Address FMLA Questions About Travel Time and Temporary Closures
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued two opinion letters addressing employer questions under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regarding whether time…
2026 IRS Mileage Rate Increases
On December 29, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the 2026 optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of…
New 2026 Employment Laws Reminder
Happy New Year! 2026 is here, and California employers know what that means — new employment laws just took effect. Here’s a quick reminder of…
Reflecting on 2025, Preparing for 2026! Happy Holidays!
Behind the scenes, we’re busy preparing for the new 2026 employment laws starting on January 1, so HRWatchdog will be taking a break until the…
The Power of Workplace Gratitude
During Thanksgiving week, many workplaces are preparing for a well-deserved pause to reflect, recharge and appreciate the people in their personal lives as well as…
Free 2026 New Employment Laws White Paper
After another busy year, the California Legislature passed hundreds of bills for Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign into law or veto. Many new labor-…
Register Now for CalChamber’s 2026 Employment Law Updates Virtual Seminars
Register now for CalChamber’s popular 2026 Employment Law Updates seminars! Every year, these highly anticipated events sell out — so be sure to secure your…
New 2026 Labor and Employment Laws
Yesterday, the annual legislative cycle concluded as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed the last legislative bills sent to him. The Governor acted on…
Keeping Up with Mid-Year Employment Law Updates
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts and…
Free 2025 Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper
In 2025, employment law changes and updates continue to be constant — and we’re only halfway through the year! While most California laws usually take…
